Medical Assistant

About the role

This full-time Medical Assistant position supports the walk-in clinic in our Center City Philadelphia office.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients in the waiting room and escort them to the exam room.
• Direct patients throughout their experience, including to orthotics, rehab, surgery scheduling, x-ray, and/or front desk.
• Maintain order, cleanliness, and inventory in the exam room; prepare exam rooms for patients.
• Clean and autoclave instruments.
• Provide and scan proper paperwork into the chart for Physician’s review.
• Obtain and record vitals per Physician’s request.
• Prepare injections for the Physician as per protocols.
• Pull up x-rays, MRIs, CTs, and various studies, including associated reports, pertaining to the patient’s exam.
• Assist patients with clothing when necessary.
• Dispose of biohazardous waste and sharps according to OSHA regulations; replace sharps containers when full.
• Answer telephones in patient treatment areas.
• Request, obtain, and upload reports from various facilities for Physicians to review.
• Empty and restock laundry.
• Scan appointment tracking to identify when patients are ready to be seen by the Physician and direct Physician in patient appointment order.
• Review Physician schedules for chart preparation, ensuring operative reports, dictations, and studies are present in the chart.
• Complete pre-certifications for MRIs, injectables, and other Physician orders as necessary.
• Send Visco Injection authorization requests to supplement pre-certification representatives.
• Cover other areas in the office as directed by the manager.
• Cover Provider jellybeans and voicemail as needed or requested.
• Maintain knowledge of fax logs.
• Attend required meetings and participate on committees as requested.
• Read and respond to email communications within an appropriate time frame.
• Exemplify the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.
• Identify weekly schedule, including schedule changes, published by the manager.
• Handle specimens (including urine, blood, drainage from incisions, and aspirated fluids) and label accordingly; follow provider instructions to ensure specimens are sent to the appropriate lab for analysis.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (minimum education requirement).
• Active National Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a medical office preferred.
• Knowledge of medical office procedures and medical terminology.
• Computer skills including MS Office Suite.

Pay

$16.00/hr - $24.00/hr.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings plans.

COVID-19 vaccination is required as a condition of employment; reasonable accommodations will be considered.