Medical Assistant-Elkins Park Family Med

Jefferson Health; Pennsylvania; Presencial; USD 21.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Abington Memorial Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant for Elkins Park Family Medicine. The role supports physicians during exams, performs vital signs, venipuncture or injections as needed, and helps maintain high-quality patient care within HIPAA guidelines.

Prior healthcare exposure is preferred, with certification due within six months. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be prepared for a busy clinic environment focused on accurate documentation, efficient patient

Formación

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Assist physicians with examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and document vital signs and medical history.
• Maintain supplies and manage patient flow in the office.
• Adhere to HIPAA privacy and security requirements.

Conocimientos

Medical terminology

Communication

Organizational skills

Educación

HS Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Medical Assistant-Elkins Park Family Med### Medical Assistant-Elkins Park Family MedApply: Montgomery County, PA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: REQ-0040069**Number of Positions In Requisition**1**Job Details**The 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 Description****Job Duties*** Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson* Escorts 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.**Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities*** Excellent communication and organizational skills. Knowledge of medical terminology.* Familiarity with medical office procedures.**Preferred Experience, Education, Degree, Certification(s), License(s)** HS Diploma or equivalent required. Medical Assistant certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.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.For internal Einstein applicants only: Medical Assistant certification is not required if a current Einstein employee in a Medical Assistant role with a hire date prior to 7/1/2024.Experience in physician office or other healthcare setting preferred.BLS Certification through American Heart Association must be obtained within 90 days of hire. BLS through the America Red Cross may be acceptable at some Pennsylvania practice locations.**Additional Qualifications** **Physical Demands** Lift 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 Shift**Workday Day (United States of America)**Worker Sub Type**Regular**Employee Entity**Abington Memorial Hospital**Primary Location Address**8302 Old York Road, Elkins Park, 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.