Medical Assistant- Internal Medicine

Jefferson University Physicians; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson University in Philadelphia is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient flow and clinical procedures. You will assist physicians, document vitals, and manage supplies in a busy office setting.

The role requires a HS Diploma or equivalent, Medical Assistant Certification within 6 months, and BLS certification within 90 days; prior healthcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent is required; Medical Assistant Certification must be obtained within 6 months.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days; some PA locations accept Red Cross BLS.
• Experience in physician office or healthcare setting preferred.
• For NJ locations: 330 hours in certified medical assisting program including injections.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient flow and assist with diagnostic procedures such as EKGs and venipuncture.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and ensure proper identification and comfort.
• Assist physicians with examinations and document vitals and medical history.
• Maintain and order supplies; ensure HIPAA privacy and security compliance.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Familiarity with medical office

HIPAA compliance

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

BLS certification (AHA)

Job description

Job Details

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

Rotating (United States of America)

Employee Sub Type

Regular Employee

Entity

Jefferson University

Primary Location Address

833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Company Overview

Nationally 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

Benefits Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part‑time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

Mission

In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education. With a long standing history, Jefferson has been advancing the medical field from the heart of Center City Philadelphia for nearly 200 years. Our Mission, We Improve Lives, expands to every corner of the organization. From our weekly farmer’s market, to our new Jefferson Accelerator Zone for innovation, our employees’ passion for the community is evident by the daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.