Lead Medical Assistant- Medical Oncology

Lead Medical Assistant

The Lead Medical Assistant serves as a resource to other Medical Assistants within their office by mentoring, training and leading day to day operations. In addition to their Lead duties, they may also perform standard MA functions such as assisting patients and performing various diagnostic procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomy, injections and vitals.

Job Duties

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson
• Serves as resource to other Medical Assistants by training, mentoring and assisting in the direction of daily operations. May assist and have input in performance evaluation process of standard MA's.
• 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, and Abilities

• Excellent communication and organizational skills. Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Familiarity with medical office procedures.

Preferred Experience, Education, Degree, Certification(s), License(s)

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 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 Medical Assistant role with a 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 the America Red Cross may be acceptable at some Pennsylvania practice locations.

Physical Demands Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Jefferson University Physicians

Primary Location Address

925 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America