Temple University Health System·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Medical Assistant supports clinical staff by managing patient reception, registration, and administrative tasks. They also assist with patient procedures and maintain accurate electronic medical records.
The Medical Assistant receives patients at the time of visit and supports the physicians and other clinical staff in the delivery of health care to patients by performing a variety of medically-related tasks to ensure smooth patient flow. Key responsibilities include reception duties, administrative and clerical support, and assistance with patient procedures. Greets and registers patients, completes forms, collects and enters patient demographic and billing information, prepares charts, reviews fee slips, maintains office filing system, updates electronic medical records as appropriate and collects payments in accordance with cash handling policies and procedures.
Education Non Degree Program Graduate from a medical assistant program Required
Experience 1 year experience providing medical assistance in a physician office, nursing facility or hospital Preferred
Licenses Cert Clin Medical Assistant Required or Certified Medical Assistant Required or Registered Medical Assistant Required
Candidates must be graduates of a medical assistant program and possess at least one year of experience in a clinical setting. Certification as a Medical Assistant is required.
Market context
Support-services roles in Pennsylvania are often tied to steady staffing needs in hospitals and care facilities, especially when teams need reliable coverage for patient support and daily operations. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with CNA and current BLS credentials, plus prior acute or rehabilitation hospital experience, even when experience is not required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your certification dates and hospital experience before applying.