Medical Assistant Float - Internal Medicine -Jenkintown, Horsham, Huntingdon, PA
Jefferson Health, Jenkintown, PA, United States
Job Details
The Medical Assistant Float 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. As a Float resource, the incumbent is required to regularly work at 5+ different locations within their assigned area.
Perks
Opportunities for career advancement
Employee discounts on products and services
Generous time off
Tuition Reimbursement
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.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Familiarity with medical office procedures
Education & Experience
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 American Red Cross may be acceptable at some Pennsylvania practice locations.
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.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Abington Memorial Hospital
Primary Location Address
500 Old York Road, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including 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. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
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The Medical Assistant Float 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. As a Float resource, the incumbent is required to regularly work at 5+ different locations within their assigned area.
Perks
Opportunities for career advancement
Employee discounts on products and services
Generous time off
Tuition Reimbursement
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.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Familiarity with medical office procedures
Education & Experience
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 American Red Cross may be acceptable at some Pennsylvania practice locations.
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.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Abington Memorial Hospital
Primary Location Address
500 Old York Road, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including 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. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
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