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Certified Medical Assistant

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Date Posted: 30 Nov, 2022


Job Summary
Job Requirements:
AAMA AMCA, NCCT or NCRMA certification
Must have BLS certification
Must have EPIC experience
Covid-19 vaccinated
High School/GED.
Graduate of a Medical Assistant program
One (1) year of work experience

Preferred Experience:
Experience in a medical office setting

Position Summary:
The Medical Assistant performs routine delegated clinical patient care duties in the health system medical practice to assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensure the office runs smoothly. The delegated tasks are within the supervising physician’s scope of practice and consistent with the medical assistant are education, training, and experience
Administrative duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Answer telephones using phone etiquette
Greet patients using patient centered care
Update and file patient medical records using electronic and paper systems effectively
Schedule appointments
Arrange for laboratory services
Perform other administrative duties as directed.
Assist medical and nursing staff in a variety of tasks including:
Obtain and record physical measurements: weight, height, head circumference, growth chart completion
Documents delegated specific medical history data such as allergies, reason for visit.
Documents vital signs and pain screens - notifies the registered nurse or physician when vital signs or pain screen are out of range.
Has the ability to identify patients in distress and notify appropriate care team timely.
Utilizes infection prevention and control procedures according to policy
Assist the physician during examination and procedures
Collects and prepare laboratory specimens, phlebotomy according to health system standards
Performs basic laboratory tests on the premises within POCT standards, maintains refrigerator and QC logs.
Clean and sterilizes medical instruments using health system standards
Reinforces the patient/family understanding of the educational content as delegated by the physician.
Prepares and administer medications as directed by a physician per standard of care.
Prepare patients for x-rays, tests, and procedures.
Performs electrocardiograms using age specific standards
Demonstrates commitment to patient safety by speaking up about safety issues and changing practice to enhance safety. Shares errors through system reporting mechanisms and demonstrates shared accountability for safe practices.
Perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician consistent with the CMAs education, training, and experience and within state medical practice

Education: High School