Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

1963 live openings

• Performs general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
• 10%25 Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider.
• 10%25 Obtains and records vital signs including, but not limited to: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
• 10%25 Administers ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
• 10%25 May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis as well as perform routine tests such as EKG?��s.
• 10%25 Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.
• 10%25 Documents patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
• 10%25 Communicates with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
• 5%25 Prepares, cleans and sterilizes instruments and maintains equipment, disposing of contaminated items according to protocol.
• Keeps patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly.
• 5%25 Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
• 5%25 Ensures safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
• 5%25 Provides for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
• 5%25 May work in the front office as needed, as well as perform other duties as assigned by practice manager, more senior staff, or as requested by healthcare provider(s).
• 5%25

Education H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Req

Experience 1 Year Medical Assistant experience Pref

Licenses and Certifications MA - Medical Assistant Upon Hire Req And ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire Pref Or BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire Pref And Other NCT - Non-Certified Radiologic Technician training may be required Upon Hire Pref

• Skills Ability to perform EKGs, draw blood, and administer injections as needed by assigned clinic. .
• Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients. .
• Demonstrated knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures. .
• Thorough knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations. .
• Demonstrated sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations. .
• Maintains a positive, caring attitude towards patients. .
• Good computer skills using a medical management application. .
• Possesses a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.

Supervision Individual Contributor: ADA Requirements Working Indoors 67%25 or more

OSHA Tasks involving exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Physical Demands Medium Work