Medical Assistant- Jefferson Urgent Care- Walnut

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 52 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in exams, diagnostics, and patient care at our Philadelphia campus.

The role includes EKGs, venipuncture, injections, vital signs, and coordinating patient flow while maintaining documentation accuracy. Responsibilities also cover maintaining clinical supplies, following HIPAA guidelines, and acting as a liaison to physicians to ensure patient satisfaction.

Qualificações

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

Responsabilidades

• Assist physicians with examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Manage patient flow and maintain accurate vitals and records.
• Perform EKGs, venipuncture and injections as trained.
• Maintain supplies and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Document medical history and quality care measures.

Conhecimentos

Communication

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

Formação académica

HS Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification (within 6 months)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.

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.

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.

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.

Primary Location Address

800-803 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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.

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

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.