Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Front Desk Support (FT)

Temple University Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Physicians Inc. in Philadelphia is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to greet patients, support physicians, and handle administrative tasks during visits. You will collect demographics, schedule appointments, and update the EMR as needed to ensure efficient patient flow.

The role requires a medical assistant program completion, BLS certification, and preferred one year of experience in a physician office or hospital setting. Temple Health network offers a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a medical assistant program or equivalent education.
• 1 year of medical assisting experience preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and register patients and collect demographics and billing information.
• Assist physicians and clinical staff to support patient procedures.
• Provide reception, clerical and administrative support to ensure smooth patient flow.
• Update electronic medical records as appropriate and prepare patient charts.
• Schedule appointments and collect payments per cash handling policies.

Skills

Medical assisting

Administrative support

Patient interaction

EMR documentation

Education

Medical assistant program completed

Relevant education/experience alternative

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Temple Physicians Inc. in Philadelphia is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to greet patients, support physicians, and handle administrative tasks during visits. You will collect demographics, schedule appointments, and update the EMR as needed to ensure efficient patient flow.

The role requires a medical assistant program completion, BLS certification, and preferred one year of experience in a physician office or hospital setting. Temple Health network offers a supportive work environment.