Medical Assistant - Juniata Family Practice - Northeast Philly

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Gesundheitsunternehmen sucht einen engagierten Medizinischen Assistenten, der Ärzte bei der Patientenversorgung unterstützt. In dieser wichtigen Rolle sind Sie für die Durchführung diagnostischer Verfahren, die Verwaltung des Patientenflusses und die Gewährleistung einer hohen Patientenzufriedenheit verantwortlich. Das Unternehmen bietet eine Vielzahl von Vorteilen, darunter erstklassige Gesundheitsversorgung, Karrierechancen und großzügige Freizeitregelungen. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für die Gesundheitsversorgung haben und in einem dynamischen Umfeld arbeiten möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Benefits

Neuer Mitarbeiter Bonus

Top-Tier Krankenversicherung

Karriereentwicklungsmöglichkeiten

Mitarbeiterrabatte

Großzügige Freizeitregelungen

Studiengebührenrückerstattung

Qualifications

• Hochschulabschluss erforderlich, medizinische Assistenz-Zertifizierung innerhalb von 6 Monaten nach Einstellung.
• BLS-Zertifizierung innerhalb von 90 Tagen nach Einstellung erforderlich.

Responsibilities

• Assistiert Ärzten bei der Untersuchung und Behandlung von Patienten.
• Verwaltet den Patientenfluss und führt diagnostische Verfahren wie EKGs und Blutentnahmen durch.
• Bestellt klinische Vorräte zur Aufrechterhaltung des Inventars.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Organisationsfähigkeiten

Medizinische Terminologie

Vertrautheit mit medizinischen Büroverfahren

Education

High School Diploma oder gleichwertig

Medizinische Assistenz-Zertifizierung

BLS-Zertifizierung

Job description

Job Details

Perks:
New Hire Bonus for eligible candidates
Top-Tier health insurance
Opportunities for career advancement
Employee discounts on products and services
Generous time-off
Tuition Reimbursement

Job Description

Responsibilities:

The Medical Assistant assists physicians in assessing, examining, and treating patients. Responsibilities include managing patient flow and performing diagnostic procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, and recording vitals. Acts as a liaison to physicians to ensure patient satisfaction. Maintains and orders supplies as needed.

• Interacts professionally with co-workers, visitors, and staff, reflecting Jefferson's values.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms and verifies proper identification.
• Performs and documents vital signs, clinical care quality measures, and medical history information.
• Stays proficient with and accurately documents within information technology systems within scope of practice.
• Assists physicians with examinations and diagnostic procedures; may perform EKGs and venipuncture/injections using appropriate skills.
• Adheres to HIPAA privacy and security standards.
• Orders clinical supplies to maintain inventory and ensure smooth office operations.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

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

Education & Experience:

• High School 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 American Red Cross may be acceptable at some Pennsylvania locations.
• Experience in a physician's office or healthcare setting preferred.
• For NJ Only: Graduate of an accredited post-secondary medical assisting program with at least 330 hours of instruction, including training in administering 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 hired before 7/1/2024 transferring within Einstein entities.

Work Shift

Day shift (United States)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

1139 E. Luzerne Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Jefferson, based in the Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley, Northeastern PA, and southern NJ, is reimagining healthcare and education to create value. With over 65,000 staff, Jefferson provides high-quality, compassionate care, educates future professionals, and advances research. Founded in 1824, it includes 10 colleges and 3 schools with 200+ programs for 8,300+ students. Jefferson Health, ranked among the top 15 non-profit healthcare systems nationally, operates 32 hospitals and 700+ outpatient locations. Jefferson Health Plans offers broad health coverage in PA and NJ for over 35 years. Jefferson is committed to equal opportunity employment.