Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Diagnostics

Jefferson Health Plans; Town of Eagle (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-Tier health insurance

Opportunities for career advancement

Employee discounts on products and $39

Generous time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Aria Health Physician Services is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in patient exams, diagnostic procedures, and routine care. You will escort patients, record vitals, and document medical history while maintaining HIPAA standards and IT documentation requirements.

The role involves assisting with EKGs and venipuncture/injections as needed, and ensuring supplies are stocked to keep the office running smoothly. HS diploma and MA certification within 6 months are required.

Qualifications

• 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 American 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Physician office/healthcare experience

NJ-specific certification condition

Einstein internal transfer rule note

Job description

Aria Health Physician Services is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in patient exams, diagnostic procedures, and routine care. You will escort patients, record vitals, and document medical history while maintaining HIPAA standards and IT documentation requirements.

The role involves assisting with EKGs and venipuncture/injections as needed, and ensuring supplies are stocked to keep the office running smoothly. HS diploma and MA certification within 6 months are required.