Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Diagnostics

Albert Einstein Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in patient examinations and procedures at a Philadelphia location. You will manage patient flow, document vital signs and medical history, and assist with injections and ECGs while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

The role requires strong communication, medical terminology knowledge, and familiarity with medical office procedures, with certification obtained within six months of hire and BLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Interacts with patients, co-workers, and staff to escort patients to exam rooms.
• Performs and documents vital signs and basic clinical care.
• Assists physicians with examinations, ECGs and venipuncture/injections as needed.
• Orders clinical supplies to maintain inventory and smooth operations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

Medical office procedures

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification within 6 months of hire

BLS certification within 90 days of hire

Graduate of NJ post-secondary program (330 hours) including injections

Job description

Jefferson Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in patient examinations and procedures at a Philadelphia location. You will manage patient flow, document vital signs and medical history, and assist with injections and ECGs while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

The role requires strong communication, medical terminology knowledge, and familiarity with medical office procedures, with certification obtained within six months of hire and BLS within 90 days.