Clinical medical assistant Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

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Clinical Services Associate (Medical Assistant)

Entity : (CCA) / Penn Primary Care (PPC) and Penn Specialty Practices (PSP)

Department : penn podiatry

Location : Medical Arts Building, Suite 111 3801 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19104

Hours : Per Departmental Needs - Full Time

Summary :

The Clinical Services Associates (CSA) (MEDICAL ASSISTANT) assists the practice manager and physicians in maintaining a patient / customer focus, supports the delivery of high quality care, shares a passion for patient and customer centered care, and assists in meeting or exceeding patient satisfaction and financial / operational targets. The CSA supports the practice by performing clinical and administrative duties as a Medical Assistant and as a Patient Services Associate. The practice will determine, based on operational need, how much time will be spent in each capacity (MA and PSA).

Are you looking for an organization that actively supports your career growth? If so, a Clinical Services Associate opportunity at Penn Medicine can help get you there! Clinical Services Associates have an opportunity to join our organization and make a difference in the lives of our patients. Clinical Services Associates with Penn Medicine are in a unique position to gain valuable knowledge which can be leveraged to move not only into more advanced clinical roles but also operational roles. Through our generous tuition benefit as well as our commitment to promoting from within Penn Medicine sees more than 30% of our employees secure advancement opportunities into roles such as a Clinical Services Coordinator, Nurses, and Practice Managers just to name a few!

Penn Medicine employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package to include generous paid time off and paid holidays. And health insurance premiums which have remained flat for 5 years!

Want to hear more? Submit your application today for this Clinical Services Associate opportunity and learn more about what a career path at Penn Medicine could look like for you!

Responsibilities :

Patient Care Accountabilities :

• Promptly rooms patients, using EMR to alert provider that patient is ready : reviews past medical, surgical, family, smoking history, allergies, medications; notes corrections in EMR, notes medication refills needed for the physician to review, initiates self-management goal setting where appropriate, obtains patient's vital signs and documents in EMR, prepares chart for patient visit, understands insurance restrictions for lab work, referral needs, precertification requirements, etc.
• Observes patient condition and communicates any abnormal data or changes to provider.
• Assists patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, undressing, preparing for the exam, remains in exam room when necessary / requested.
• Specimen management : obtain specimens for testing if applicable (including performing phlebotomy and anterior nares nasal swab collections), performs laboratory and screening tests, records results in EMR and reconciles with logs where appropriate, documents and reports findings to providers, performs all quality controls as per Point of Care Testing guidelines, prepares specimens for transport as necessary.
• Performs EKGs and other outpatient screening tests as per MD order and after properly preparing the patient; accurately documents results in EMR.
• Assists with minor surgical procedures by handing instruments, maintaining sterile field, positioning of patient and other duties within scope of responsibility. Functions as a witness for procedural consents if required.
• Responds appropriately to emergency / code situations.
• CCA CSAs, if applicable as per regulatory guidelines : administers prescribed medications, gives injections and vaccines; reads PPD results, under the direction of the provider / orders and documents in EMR.
• Demonstrates competence in the observation, treatment, and care of the specific patients served in that practice, whose ages may range from neonate to geriatric.

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Credentials :

Education or Equivalent Experience :

OR 2 years' experience working as an MA may be considered in lieu of MA program completion.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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