Medical Assistant Certified

Penn Medicine; Lawrenceville (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading academic medical center dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and innovative research. As a Certified Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality services. Your responsibilities will include assisting with patient care, performing essential clinical tasks, and ensuring a smooth operational flow in the department. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization that values its employees and offers comprehensive benefits, including tuition assistance. Live your life's work and make a difference in the lives of patients every day.

Benefits

Comprehensive Compensation Package

Tuition Assistance Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• MA-AAMA, MA-AMT, MA-NCCT, or MA-NHA certification required.
• 2-3 years healthcare experience preferred, especially with EMRs.

Responsibilities

• Assist healthcare providers during clinic hours, including physicals and treatments.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and document vital signs.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKGs

Vital Signs Measurement

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

Quadramed/QCPR

e-MDs

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Job Details

• Position: Certified Medical Assistant
• Hours: 08:30AM - 5:00PM, Monday to Friday
• Location: Princeton, NJ
• Department: Rheumatology

Summary

Assists physicians, residents, nurse practitioners, and nurses in providing clinic services for patients, including vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs, point of care testing, immunizations, and documentation of results.

Responsibilities

1. Assist physicians, nurse practitioners, and nurses during clinic hours in the delivery of care, including physicals, travel medicine, and treatment of workplace injuries.
2. Perform and document blood pressure, height, and weight measurements.
3. Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and other screening tests as directed, including immunizations.
4. Gather basic patient information.
5. Assist nurses in processing documents and data entry into systems like Quadramed/QCPR, e-MDs.
6. Support clerical duties alongside nurses and physicians.
7. Work collaboratively with staff to provide high-quality customer service.
8. Produce routine reports as needed.
9. Provide reception services, including answering phones, greeting patients, and registering them.
10. Monitor and organize medical supplies, creating lists for orders and maintaining stock levels.
11. Maintain a neat and professional department environment.
12. Develop and deliver special projects as assigned.
13. Utilize time effectively in administrative functions.
14. Ensure efficient use of resources, supplies, and equipment.
15. Communicate effectively with all staff to ensure smooth operations and teamwork.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.
17. Support departmental goals for customer service and performance improvement.
18. Maintain confidentiality and participate in compliance activities.
19. Complete required competencies and adhere to patient safety and quality standards.
20. Perform other duties as assigned.

Credentials

• MA-AAMA, MA-AMT, MA-NCCT, or MA-NHA (Required)
• Medical Assistant Certification (Required)
• Driver's License (Required), valid New Jersey driver’s license
• Hearing Conservation and Spirometry preferred

Education or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• 2-3 years healthcare experience preferred, especially in a doctor's office or with electronic medical records.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs support health and wellness, including a comprehensive compensation package and a notable tuition assistance program. Penn Medicine employees are engaged and committed to our mission of advancing medical care.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital or familial status, genetic information, victim status, citizenship, military status, or any other protected characteristic.