Medical Assistant – Patient Care & Front Desk Expert

Health Promotion Council; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PHMC Health Center at Cedar is seeking a Medical Assistant to support direct patient services in a primary care setting. You will triage patients, perform injections and venipuncture, and collect lab specimens while coordinating with clinical staff to ensure high-quality care.

The role requires 1–2 years of clinical office experience, a Medical Assistant credential, and CPR certification. Strong medical terminology skills and insurance verification are essential as you help manage daily

Qualifications

• One to two years of experience in a clinical laboratory/medical office environment.
• High School Diploma or GED; Medical Assistant Diploma from an accredited school.
• Medical Assistant Certification and CPR Certification.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and ICD 9/10 codes.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients, including blood pressure, weight, height, pulse, and temperature.
• Administer injections, immunizations, and venipuncture per orders in the EHR.
• Collect lab specimens and perform EKG when needed.
• Responsible for reporting to other sites and for front desk functions in a Primary Care setting.
• Schedule appointments and verify insurance; batch encounter forms daily.
• Review charts, scan reports to EHR, and ensure daily prescription refills/voicemails.

Skills

Phlebotomy and Lab Skills

Data Entry

Managed Care Knowledge

ICD 9/10 Codes

Medical Terminology

Organization Skills

Pleasant Manner

Clinical Staff Support

Workload Management

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Diploma

Medical Assistant Certification

CPR Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

PHMC Health Center at Cedar is seeking a Medical Assistant to support direct patient services in a primary care setting. You will triage patients, perform injections and venipuncture, and collect lab specimens while coordinating with clinical staff to ensure high-quality care.

The role requires 1–2 years of clinical office experience, a Medical Assistant credential, and CPR certification. Strong medical terminology skills and insurance verification are essential as you help manage daily