Certified Medical Assistant – Patient Care & Admin Support

Temple Health – Temple University Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health – Temple University Health System in Philadelphia seeks a Medical Assistant to greet patients, support physicians and staff, and help keep patient flow smooth during visits.

Responsibilities include reception and clerical duties, collecting patient information and payments, updating electronic medical records, preparing charts, and assisting with procedures. Certification or equivalent education is required.

Qualifications

• Medical assistant program completed or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• At least 1 year medical assistant experience preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) required; Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and register patients and provide reception duties.
• Perform administrative and clerical support and assist with patient procedures.
• Collect and enter patient demographic and billing information; prepare charts.
• Schedule appointments and update electronic medical records as appropriate.
• Collect payments in accordance with cash handling policies and procedures.
• Support other clinical practices in the organization where skills align.

Education

Non Degree Program Graduate from a medical assistant program

Other Combination of relevant education and experience in lieu of attending a medical assistant program

Job description

Temple Health – Temple University Health System in Philadelphia seeks a Medical Assistant to greet patients, support physicians and staff, and help keep patient flow smooth during visits.

Responsibilities include reception and clerical duties, collecting patient information and payments, updating electronic medical records, preparing charts, and assisting with procedures. Certification or equivalent education is required.