MEDICAL ASSISTANT FLOAT- ECHA- VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Company: Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: October 30, 2024
Job Description:
The Medical Assistant Float assists physicians as they assess,
examine and treat patients. Responsiblities 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. As a Float resource, the incumbent is
required to regulary work at 5+ different locations within their
assigned area. Required Knowledge, Skills amp; Abilities:
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Familiarity with medical office procedures Education amp;
Experience:
- HS Diploma or equivalent required.
- Medical Assistant Certification must be obtained within 6
months of hire.
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association must
be obtained within 90 days of hire. BLS through the America Red
Cross may be acceptable at some Pennsylvania practice
locations.
- Experience in physician office or other healthcare setting
preferred.
- For NJ Only: Graduate of an accredited post-secondary medical
assisting education program which includes, at a minimum, 330 hours
of instruction and encompasses training in the administration of
intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.
- For internal Einstein applicants only: Medical Assistant
certification is not required if a current Einstein employee in a
current Medical Assistant role with a hire date prior to 7/1/2024
when transferring within Einstein entities. New Hire Bonus for
eligible candidates. Since this position will require the selected
candidate to engage in regular contact with children in the form of
care, guidance, supervision or training, you will be required to
meet the requirements of the Child Protective Services Act,
including the Pennsylvania State Police criminal background check,
the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare child abuse criminal
background clearance, and an FBI finger print based federal
criminal records check. The selected candidate will not be allowed
to commence working until all three (3) are completed
satisfactorily. About Jefferson Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which
is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh
Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is
reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled
value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to
providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for
patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing
tomorrow#39;s professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and
creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and
applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney
Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the
Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to
1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering
200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300
students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15
not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest
provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves
patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals
campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations
throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit
managed health care organization providing a broad range of health
coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35
years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educashy;tional
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. Covid
Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for
employees working at Jeffersonrsquo;s clinical entities or at the
University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be
required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are
offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved
medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.
Keywords: Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health, Levittown , MEDICAL ASSISTANT FLOAT- ECHA- VARIOUS LOCATIONS, Healthcare , Philadelphia, New York
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