Medical Assistant - Orthopedics - Norristown, PA

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.

Qualifications

Educations :

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants (or 5 years of continuous Medical Assistant work may be considered as equivalent to an accredited Medical Assistant program) is required.

Experience :

At least one year of continuous experience working as a Medical Assistant in a similar setting is preferred.

Certifications :

• Current certification from the Medical Association of Medical Assistants preferred.
• Phlebotomy Certification is preferred
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association is required, or renewal must be obtained within 60 days of employment.

Other :

Medical Assistants' schedules may include occasional evenings and / or weekends and may require assignment to other office locations to ensure safe staffing levels and optimal business operation.

Conditions of Employment

Since this position will require the selected candidate to engage in regular contact with children in the form of care, guidance, supervision or training, you will be required to meet the requirements of the Child Protective Services Act, including the Pennsylvania State Police criminal background check, the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare child abuse criminal background clearance, and an FBI finger print based federal criminal records check.

The selected candidate will not be allowed to commence working until all three (3) are completed satisfactorily.

Closing Statement

Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley.

Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.

Jefferson’s mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.

• OUR MISSION : We improve lives.
• OUR VISION : Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
• OUR VALUES : Put People First, Be Bold & Think Differently and Do the Right Thing

As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.