Medical Assistant Float - Growth & Patient Care

Jefferson Health; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-Tier health insurance

Opportunities for career advancement

Employee discounts on products and ser

Generous time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist physicians during examinations, manage patient flow, and perform diagnostic procedures such as EKGs and venipuncture. The role requires handling vital signs, medical history, and documenting clinical data while maintaining HIPAA compliance across office systems.

The position emphasizes teamwork with staff, documentation accuracy, and adherence to practice protocols.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant Certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• BLS through the American Red Cross may be acceptable at some PA locations.
• Experience in a physician office or health care setting is preferred.
• For NJ locations: graduate of a program with at least 330 hours including injection training.
• Internal Einstein transfers: MA certification not required if transferring within Einstein entities prior to 7/1/2024.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians with examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms and ensures proper identification.
• Performs and documents vital signs and clinical care quality measures.
• Maintains HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
• Orders clinical supplies to maintain inventory and facilitate smooth operations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Familiarity with medical office

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification within 6 months

BLS certification within 90 days

BLS from Red Cross acceptable in PA

Experience in physician office/healthcare setting preferred

NJ-specific certification program (330 hours)

Internal Einstein transfer rule (if applicable)

Job description

Jefferson Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist physicians during examinations, manage patient flow, and perform diagnostic procedures such as EKGs and venipuncture. The role requires handling vital signs, medical history, and documenting clinical data while maintaining HIPAA compliance across office systems.

The position emphasizes teamwork with staff, documentation accuracy, and adherence to practice protocols.