Medical Assistant - Family and Community Medicine

About the role

The Medical Assistant assists physicians as they assess, examine and treat patients. Responsibilities include patient flow management and various diagnostic procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomy, injections and vitals. Acts as liaison to physicians to ensure patient satisfaction. Maintains and orders supplies for their area as needed.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson
• Escorts patients to exam rooms and ensures proper identification
• Performs and documents vital signs, clinical care quality measures and medical history information
• Remains proficient and knowledgeable regarding the use and documentation requirements within information technology systems within established scope of practice
• Assists physicians with examinations, various diagnostic procedures, and may perform EKG and venipuncture/injections in the office, using appropriate skills to provide quality care to the patients
• Adheres to HIPAA privacy and security requirements
• Orders clinical supplies to maintain inventory and to facilitate smooth operations of the office

Requirements

• 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
• For NJ only: Graduate of an accredited post-secondary medical assisting education program with a minimum of 330 hours of instruction, including training in administration of intramuscular and subcutaneous injections
• For internal Einstein applicants only: Medical Assistant certification not required if currently in a Medical Assistant role with hire date prior to 7/1/2024
• Experience in physician office or other healthcare setting preferred
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association must be obtained within 90 days of hire (BLS through American Red Cross may be acceptable at some Pennsylvania practice locations)
• Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs
• Frequent sitting, standing, and keyboard use
• Patient care providers may be required to perform role-specific activities including kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR

Schedule

Day shift (Workday Day), regular full-time position with Jefferson University Physicians. Primary location: 833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Benefits

• Medical insurance (including prescription)
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary benefits providing access to group rates on insurance and discounts
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
• Medical (including prescription) insurance available to all colleagues, including per diem, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps