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Jefferson Health · 1 day ago

Medical Assistant - Lawndale Internal Medicine - Rockledge, PA

Huntingdon Valley, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Jefferson Health is a nationally ranked healthcare system dedicated to providing high-quality clinical care and education. The Medical Assistant role involves assisting physicians with patient assessments and treatments, managing patient flow, and ensuring smooth operations within the healthcare setting.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

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. 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

Qualification

Medical Assistant CertificationBLS CertificationMedical TerminologyMedical Office ProceduresExperience in HealthcareCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

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

BLS certification through the American Heart Association must be obtained within 90 days of hire

BLS through the America Red Cross may be acceptable at some Pennsylvania practice locations

Preferred

Experience in physician office or other healthcare setting preferred

For NJ Only: Graduate of an accredited post-secondary medical assisting education program which includes, at a minimum, 330 hours of instruction and encompasses training in the administration of intramuscular and subcutaneous injections

For internal Einstein applicants only: Medical Assistant certification is not required if a current Einstein employee in a current Medical Assistant role with a hire date prior to 7/1/2024 when transferring within Einstein entities

Benefits

Top-Tier health insurance

Opportunities for career advancement

Employee discounts on products and services

Generous time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with 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.

Company

Jefferson Health

Thomas Jefferson University and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals are partners in providing excellent clinical and compassionate care for our patients in the Philadelphia region, educating the health professionals of tomorrow in a variety of disciplines and discovering new knowledge that will define the future of clinical care.

Founded in 1995