Medical Assistant- Pulmonary

Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant 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.

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 :

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Jefferson University Physicians

Primary Location Address

100 S 9th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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.

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.

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