Medical Assistant: Patient Care, Diagnostics & Growth

Albert Einstein Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (including prescription)

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plans

Job summary

Jefferson Health in Philadelphia is hiring a Medical Assistant to support physicians during visits, manage patient flow, and perform essential procedures including EKGs, phlebotomy, and injections. The role requires maintaining patient records, coordinating supplies, and ensuring HIPAA privacy compliance.

Prior experience in a medical office is preferred. The position emphasizes teamwork, accuracy in vital signs documentation, and proficiency with clinical information systems.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Familiarity with medical office procedures
• HS Diploma or equivalent required
• Medical Assistant certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson values
• Escorts patients to exam rooms and ensures proper identification
• Performs and documents vital signs, clinical care quality measures and medical history information
• Maintains knowledge of IT systems within scope of practice
• Answers physician needs and assists with examinations and procedures including EKG and venipuncture/injections

Skills

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Office procedures

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification within 6 months

Job description

Jefferson Health in Philadelphia is hiring a Medical Assistant to support physicians during visits, manage patient flow, and perform essential procedures including EKGs, phlebotomy, and injections. The role requires maintaining patient records, coordinating supplies, and ensuring HIPAA privacy compliance.

Prior experience in a medical office is preferred. The position emphasizes teamwork, accuracy in vital signs documentation, and proficiency with clinical information systems.