Medical Assistant - Springhouse Internal Medicine - Lower Gwynedd, PA

Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant assists physicians as they assess, examine and treat patients.

Perks:

• Top-Tier health insurance
• 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 America 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

605 N Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, Pennsylvania, United States of America