Medical Assistant (40 hrs)(TPI Buxmont Pulmonary)

Temple University Health System, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for a 40-hour week to support physicians and clinical staff across our network. The role involves front-desk duties, patient reception, chart preparation, and data entry into the electronic medical record.

Qualified applicants will have a medical assistant program graduate (or equivalent), CMA/RMA/Cert Clin certification options, and Basic Life Support. One year of clinical experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Non degree medical assistant program graduate required.
• 1 year experience in physician office, nursing facility or hospital preferred.
• Certification as CMA/RMA/Cert Clin Medical Assistant required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and register patients, handle reception duties and scheduling.
• Assist physicians and clinical staff with procedures and clerical tasks.
• Update electronic medical records and assist with patient payments as per policies.

Education

Medical Assistant program graduate

Job description

Job Description - Medical Assistant (40 hrs)(TPI Buxmont Pulmonary) (264128)

Medical Assistant (40 hrs)(TPI Buxmont Pulmonary) - ( 264128 )

The Medical Assistant receives patients at the time of visit and supports the physicians and other clinical staff in the delivery of health care to patients by performing a variety of medically-related tasks to ensure smooth patient flow. Key responsibilities include reception duties, administrative and clerical support, and assistance with patient procedures. Greets and registers patients, completes forms, collects and enters patient demographic and billing information, prepares charts, schedules appointments, updates electronic medical records as appropriate and collects payments in accordance with cash handling policies and procedures. The employee may be required to support other clinical practices in the organization where their skills and qualifications align.

Education

Non Degree Program Graduate from a medical assistant program Required

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

Experience

1 year experience providing medical assistance in a physician office, nursing facility or hospital Preferred

Licenses

Certified Medical Assistant Required or

Registered Medical Assistant Required or

Cert Clin Medical Assistant Required

Basic Life Support Required

Your Tomorrow is Here!

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Tomorrow is Here!

Temple Physicians Inc. brings the best together. Our people enjoy something truly unique - settings with the resources of a world-class health system and the personal connections of a neighborhood doctor's office. With convenient locations, leading edge care, and staff who feel more like family, careers with Temple Physicians are second to none.

Do you enjoy getting to know patients in a professional setting? Appreciate the possibilities and support offered by a large health system? Then join Temple Physicians, Inc.