Medical Assistant: Hands-On Patient Care & Diagnostics

Jefferson Health; Center (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (including prescription)

Dental

Vision

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Short- and long-term disability

Flex spending accounts

Job summary

Jefferson University Physicians is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in patient assessments, exams, and treatments at a Philadelphia-area site. You will manage patient flow, assist with EKGs, venipuncture/injections, and vital sign documentation, while maintaining privacy as required by HIPAA.

Responsibilities also include coordinating supplies, supporting IT systems documentation, and ensuring accurate patient identification and care quality throughout visits.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Familiarity with medical office procedures.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

Medical office procedures

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification within 6 months

Job description

Jefferson University Physicians is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in patient assessments, exams, and treatments at a Philadelphia-area site. You will manage patient flow, assist with EKGs, venipuncture/injections, and vital sign documentation, while maintaining privacy as required by HIPAA.

Responsibilities also include coordinating supplies, supporting IT systems documentation, and ensuring accurate patient identification and care quality throughout visits.