The Medical Assistant provides administrative and clinical support in primary care, ensuring patients receive competent and satisfactory healthcare by preparing the environment and assisting with direct patient care tasks like vital signs and medication administration. Indirect responsibilities include managing referrals, medication refills, performing standard lab tests, maintaining lab equipment, and assisting with patient triage information collection.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma/GED and current Medical Assistant Certification in the Commonwealth of PA, with experience in a community-based health center being preferred. Essential abilities include computer competency, familiarity with EMR systems, exemplary organizational skills, reliability, and an unconditional ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
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Job description
Position summary
The Medical Assistant will be responsible for administrative and clinical support services in primary care. They uphold the health center's mission by assuring that patients receive health care that is competent, caring, and meets with a high degree of satisfaction.
Location
Position available at one of our three locations • Abbottsford Falls
4700 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia
Health
Annex: 6120 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia
11th St.: 850 N 11th St, Philadelphia
Essential duties & responsibilities
Direct
Patient
Care:
Prepares the environment to ensure that all the necessary equipment/information is available for effective and efficient care during the visit.
Greets the patient and helps the patient feel prepared for their visit.
Completes vital signs, weight and height, EKGs, eye and hearing exams, as assigned.
Assures that all documentation is correct and complete.
Works with the CRNP to provide comprehensive care.
Maintain medical records using standard filing systems.
Performs inventory control and ordering supplies, as assigned
Initiates and performs rapid HIV testing, including ensuring consent forms on tablets have been completed.
Complete all necessary paperwork.
Assists with therapeutic procedures.
Prepares and administers medications as ordered.
Collects and preserves bodily fluids, blood, and other specimens.
Performs simple STAT screening tests on collected specimens.
Indirect
Patient
Care:
Prepares forms for visits
Prepares and forwards requests for referrals as assigned.
Prepares and forwards requests for medication refills as assigned.
General laboratory services:
Performs a variety of standard lab tests with standing orders from primary care providers (including but not limited to blood sugar, urine dip, etc).
Prepares laboratory specimens to assure the correct information.
Completes all paperwork and forms related to the handling of specimens and documents for all actions in the patient record.
Maintenance of laboratory-related equipment and supplies:
Takes inventory of supplies on a regular basis, order supplies, and stores upon their arrival.
Ensures lab equipment properly maintained which includes knowledge of routine handling/usage, storage, and cleansing/sterilization. Have equipment serviced at recommended intervals according to manufacturer’s and/or OSHA guidelines.
Triage:
Assists the primary care providers and clinical nurse in collecting information related to triaging patients.
General:
Consistently practice universal precautions.
Participates in relevant Practice committees.
Performs additional duties related to the responsibilities of the Medical Assistant as directed by supervisor.
Substitutes for Medical Assistants at other practices, when deemed necessary by supervisor.
Supports smooth functioning of practice by completing data entry as assigned.
Receives cross-training as a Medical Receptionist and substitutes for this role at the Practice when deemed necessary by supervisor. This includes scheduling, registration, updating patient records, answering phones, and other duties as required.
Experience and requirements: Candidates should possess a diverse range of skills and experience including but not limited to:
Required Education and Experience
High School Diploma/GED
Current Medical Assistant Certification in Commonwealth of PA
Experience working within a community-based health center preferred
Required Skills and Abilities
Computer Competency with Word Processing
Familiarity with an Electronic Medical Record system
Exemplary organizational skills and ability to prioritize
Ability to function as a team member
Highly responsible and reliable as well as courteous
Unconditional ability to maintain patient confidentiality
Lifting Requirements
LIGHT – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The use of arm and/or leg control requires force greater than sedentary, but worker still sits majority of time.
Physical Requirement
Stand or Sit (stationary position)
Walk
Use hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position)
See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess)
Pushing or Pulling
Repetitive Motion
Reaching (high or low)
Kneel, Stoop, Crouch or Crawl (position self, move)
Equal opportunity employer
Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, and veteran or disability status.
Visa sponsorship
FPCSN does not provide Visa Sponsorship. All candidates must be US Citizens and/or authorized to work in the United States without Sponsorship.
Organizational commitment
FPCSN is committed to maintaining a professional and welcoming environment for all staff and patients. We support continuous learning and team development that enhances cultural understanding, service excellence, and workplace collaboration.
