Medical Assistant- Internal Medicine

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); In loco; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Jefferson University Physicians in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Medical Assistant- Internal Medicine to support physicians with patient examinations, EKGs, venipuncture, injections, vital signs and charting. The role emphasizes accurate patient flow, HIPAA compliance and teamwork in a busy outpatient setting.

The successful candidate will hold a HS diploma or equivalent, obtain MA certification within 6 months, and maintain BLS. Experience in a physician office is preferred.

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• Assist physicians with examinations, diagnostic procedures, EKGs, venipuncture and injections.
• Manage patient flow and maintain accurate vitals, medical history and documentation.
• Adhere to HIPAA privacy and security requirements and use information systems within scope.

Descrizione del lavoro

Medical Assistant- Internal Medicine### Medical Assistant- Internal MedicineApply: Philadelphia, PA: Full time: Posted Today: REQ-0036427**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. • 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.**Job Description****Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:*** Excellent communication and organizational skills.* Knowledge of medical terminology.* Familiarity with medical office procedures.**Education & Experience:*** 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 America Red Cross may be acceptable at some Pennsylvania practice locations.* Experience in physician office or other healthcare setting preferred.* ***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 current Medical Assistant role with a hire date prior to 7/1/2024 when transferring within Einstein entities.**Work Shift**Workday Day (United States of America)**Worker Sub Type**Regular**Employee Entity**Jefferson University Physicians**Primary Location Address**833 Chestnut 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.