Medical Assistant - Internal Med

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jefferson University Physicians in Philadelphia is seeking a Medical Assistant to support internal medicine clinicians by managing patient flow, taking vitals, performing EKGs and injections, and documenting medical histories.

You will uphold HIPAA standards, assist with examinations, order supplies, and coordinate with staff to ensure compassionate, efficient care for patients. Requires HS diploma and MA certification within 6 months; BLS within 90 days.

Qualifikationen

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and office procedures.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Aufgaben

• Escort patients to exam rooms and ensure correct identification.
• Perform vital signs, document medical history, and assist with examinations.
• Assist physicians with EKGs, venipuncture/injections and other procedures as needed.
• Maintain supplies and ensure HIPAA privacy and security compliance.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Medical terminology

Office procedures

Ausbildung

High School Diploma

MA Certification

Jobbeschreibung

Medical Assistant - Internal Med### Medical Assistant - Internal MedApply: Philadelphia, PA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: REQ-0039343**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**Jefferson University Physicians**Primary Location Address**205 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, 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.