Medical Assistant II-Primary care

NemoursCareerSite; Radnor (Delaware County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours is seeking Medical Assistants for our Radnor, PA location. The MA helps coordinate patient flow by collecting and reviewing clinical data for intake and entering pertinent history into the medical record under the provider's direction.

Medical Assistants serve as a liaison among patients, families, and the care team. MA II/III require experience and certification, with ongoing professional development and mentorship of newer staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain BLS through AHA within 90 days.
• Completion of a certified Medical Assistant program or MA certification required (see below).
• Certification required (see below).
• Acceptable certifications CMA, RMA, NCMA and CCMA.
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• The MA is an important liaison between the patient/family, provider, and other care team members.
• Coordinates patient flow by assisting in clinical data collection and review for patient intake, ensuring the provider has the appropriate information.
• Enters pertinent history in the medical record.
• Performs and assists with clinical procedures per protocol.

Skills

Clinical data collection

Patient flow coordination

Mentor and train others

Clinical and administrative tasks

Education

High School diploma or GED

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Certification as CMA/RMA/NCMA/CCMA

BLS certification (AHA) within 90 days

Job description

Nemours is seeking a MA II for our Radnor, PA location.

This position may require travel to other sites as needed.

The MA is an important liaison between the patient/family, provider, and other care team members. The MA is responsible for coordinating patient flow by assisting in clinical data collection and review for patient intake, ensuring the appropriate information is available to the provider, and entering pertinent history in the medical record. The MA performs and assists with clinical procedures in accordance with divisional/department responsibilities as directed by the provider and per protocol.

Medical Assistant I:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Must obtain BLS through AHA within 90 days
• Completion of a certified Medical Assistant program orMA certification required (see below)
• Acceptable certifications are Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) and Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), National Healthcare Association (NHA)
• Basic clinical and administrative skills.

Medical Assistant II:

• Requires a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• High School diploma or GED required
• Must obtain BLS through AHA within 90 days
• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or certification as a medical assistant through an alternate pathway
• Certification required (see below)
• Acceptable certifications are Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) and Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical and administrative tasks.
• Mentor and train new Medical Assistants.

Medical Assistant III:

• Requires 5+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• High School diploma or GED required
• Must obtain BLS through AHA within 90 days
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program required
• Certification required (see below)
• Acceptable certifications are Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) and Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
• Advanced clinical and administrative skills.
• Involvement in quality improvement initiatives and advanced patient care.
• Serves as a coach, preceptor, and mentor to new medical assistant associates