MA - Fairless Hills

Jefferson; Fallsington (Bucks County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Jefferson is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in patient assessment, examinations, and treatment. Responsibilities include escorting patients, taking vital signs, documenting medical histories, and assisting with EKGs and injections while ensuring HIPAA compliance.

The role requires high school diploma or equivalent and a post-secondary medical assisting program in many NJ locations, with a CMA within 180 days often preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Familiarity with medical office procedures.
• Knowledge of documentation methods for medical histories, vitals and results.
• CMA certification within 180 days may be required in some states.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers and patients consistent with Jefferson values.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms and ensures correct identification.
• Records vital signs and medical histories.
• Assists physicians with exams and procedures, including EKG and venipuncture.
• Adheres to HIPAA privacy and security requirements.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Medical terminology

Customer communication

Clinical accuracy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Post-secondary medical assisting program (330+ hours)

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition1Job DetailsThe Medical Assistant assists physicians as they assess, examine and treat patients. Responsibilities include patient flow management and various diagnostic procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomy, injections and vitals. Acts as liaison to physicians to ensure patient satisfaction. Maintains and orders supplies for their area as needed.Job DescriptionJob DutiesInteracts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of JeffersonEscorts patients to exam rooms and ensures proper identification.Performs and documents vital signs, clinical care quality measures and medical history information.Remains proficient and knowledgeable regarding the use and documentation requirements within information technology systems within established scope of practice.Assists physicians with examinations, various diagnostic procedures, and may perform EKG and venipuncture/injections in the office, using appropriate skills to provide quality care to the patients.Adheres to HIPAA privacy and security requirements.Orders clinical supplies to maintain inventory and to facilitate smooth operations of the office.Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma/GEDSpecialized Diploma For NJ Only: Graduate of an accredited post-secondary medical assisting education program which includes, at a minimum, 330 hours of instruction and encompasses training in the administration of intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.Excellent communication and organizational skills.Knowledge of medical terminology.Familiarity with medical office procedures.Knowledge of and ability to utilize practices, tools, and techniques for communicating with a customer.Knowledge of the common types of equipment or devices used in the healthcare industry, and the ability to use these in patient care.Knowledge of the relevance of health information and appropriate documentation methods, ability to record medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and medical results in written or electronic foKnowledge of how to read and interpret patient charts regarding medication sheets, diets, history and physicals, and tests, ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to patient care.Knowledge of and ability to provide clinical skills necessary for patient care, e.g. history taking, therapeutic planning and monitoring, etc., to achieve optimized outcomes in medication therapy and clinical treatment.Knowledge of the factors contributing to quality patient care, and the ability to influence these factors in a positive way.CMA - Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants Within 180 DaysPhysical DemandsLift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.Work ShiftWeekend Day (United States of America)Worker Sub TypeRegularEmployee EntityAria Health Physician ServicesPrimary Location Address535 S. Oxford Valley Road, Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.BenefitsJefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.