Medical Assistant- Medical Oncology

Jefferson University Physicians; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Supplemental insurance

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Jefferson University Physicians in Philadelphia seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians, manage patient flow, and perform diagnostic procedures such as EKGs and venipuncture. The role involves documenting vitals, maintaining medical histories, and ensuring HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities include escorting patients, recording information, and assisting with examinations within the practice’s established scope.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff to uphold Jefferson's values.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms and ensures proper identification.
• Performs and documents vital signs and clinical care quality measures.
• Assists physicians with examinations and diagnostic procedures, including EKG and venipuncture/injections when needed.
• Adheres to HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
• Orders clinical supplies to maintain inventory and smooth operations.

Skills

Medical terminology

HIPAA compliance

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification within 6 months

Job description

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.

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 925 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Benefits

• Medical (including prescription)
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• 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. For more benefits information, please click here.

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.

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.