FT OR Medical Assistant @ Penn Radnor

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Radnor (Delaware County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Employee wellness program

Job summary

Penn Medicine at Penn Radnor seeks a Medical Assistant to support the thoracic OR team in a collaborative academic setting. You will work with the practice manager and physicians to deliver patient-centered care and coordinate care across the clinic.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, updating EMR, obtaining vitals, performing phlebotomy and EKGs, assisting with minor procedures, administering medications, and coordinating referrals.

Qualifications

• Must be CMA or RMA credentialed
• BCLS required
• High school diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Room patients, review EMR, obtain vitals, schedule labs, ensure insurance compliance
• Observe patient conditions and assist with transfers, dressing and exam prep
• Perform phlebotomy, swabs, lab tests, document results, quality controls
• Perform EKGs and screening tests, document results in EMR
• Assist with minor surgical procedures, maintain sterile field and assist with consents
• Administer medications, injections, vaccines, read PPD results as required
• Coordinate telephonic patient care, scheduling and referrals
• Help nursing staff with patient education materials and instructions
• Maintain cleanliness, sterilization, equipment checks, supply restocking
• Ensure compliance with infection control and HIPAA regulations
• Access secured areas, manage inventory and deliver medications
• Daily code/crash cart checks and medication storage security

Skills

CMA/RMA

BCLS

Education

High school diploma

MA program completion

Job description

We are seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to support our thoracic OR team at Penn Radnor. The MA works closely with the practice manager and physicians to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care in a collaborative academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Promptly room patients, review and update EMR, obtain vitals, schedule lab work, and ensure insurance compliance.
• Observe patient conditions, communicate abnormalities, assist with transfers, dressing, and exam preparation.
• Manage specimens: perform phlebotomy, swabs, lab tests, document results, and conduct quality controls.
• Perform EKGs and other screening tests per physician order, accurately documenting results in EMR.
• Assist with minor surgical procedures: hand instruments, maintain sterile field, position patient, witness consents, and respond to emergencies and codes.
• Administer medications, injections, vaccines, and read PPD results as required for a Certified Clinical Assistant.
• Coordinate telephonic patient care, including scheduling, referrals, and follow‑up communication.
• Assist nursing staff with educational materials and patient instructions.
• Maintain cleanliness, sterilization, equipment checks, and supply restocking per protocol.
• Ensure compliance with infection control, universal precautions, and federal/state/local regulations (TJC, DOH, FDA, HIPAA, etc.).
• Access secured medication and supply areas, manage inventory, and deliver medications as ordered.
• Perform daily code/crash cart checks and maintain medication storage security.

Credentials

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) – required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – required.
• MA certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED – required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years experience as an MA or 1 year as a Clinical Support Representative at Penn Medicine may be considered in lieu of program completion.
• 1+ year related experience is preferred.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program, including health benefits, tuition assistance, and support for employee wellness.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.