Medical Assistant - Philadelphia, United States - ChenMed

ChenMed
ChenMed
Verified Company
Philadelphia, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Mark Lane

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Join the ChenMed family as a
Medical Assistant supporting our West Philadelphia office Our employees enjoy a
Monday through Friday schedule with no nights or weekends,
comprehensive benefits, bonus opportunity and more
We're ChenMed and we're transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America's healthcare for the better. Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. We're growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA:

  • High school diploma or equivalent education (GED) required
  • Graduation from a nationally accredited Medical Assistant program
    OR comparable healthcare vocational training (i.e. foreigntrained physician, paramedic, etc.) required
  • A minimum of 1 year of work experience as a Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician or similar in a hospital, medical clinic or comparable environment
    OR documented clinical rotation training can be substituted for work experience
  • BLS for Healthcare Providers required
  • Experience working with geriatric patients is a plus
  • EMR system experience preferred

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Measures and records patient vital signs; records patient interview and medical history.
  • Catalogs and communicates patient needs to the PCP, Clinician, Specialist and/or other clinical personnel.
  • Prepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests; assists physician with exams; explains treatment procedures and physicians' instructions to patient.
  • Observes patients and reports any changes in patient conditions to the PCP, Clinician, Specialist and/or other clinical personnel.
  • Perform noncritical medical and therapeutic procedures based on medical instructions. Collects phlebotomy and other lab specimens; performs basic waived lab tests.
  • Prepares and administers medications; changes dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and other first aid procedures; uses CPR skills when necessary, all under physician supervision.
  • Maintains supplies, equipment, stocks and sterilizes instruments; practices OSHA safety standards; performs accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
  • Processes patient phone messages, returning calls and routing them to other team members as appropriate; calls patients to obtain and relay pertinent information for the physician.
  • Upon physician approval and authorization, calls in prescriptions to the pharmacy. Uses communication skills with appropriate medical terminology; and follows appropriate legal and ethical professional conduct; authorized individuals will use the ChenMed Rx system to support physician medication dispensing.
  • Provides health coaching to a defined group of patients to support healthy lifestyle choices. Follows up with coached patients via weekly calls.
  • Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager's discretion.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with a heart of compassion and empathy towards our patients and families
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills, time management skills and organizational skills
  • Ability to effectively collaborate and partner with team members, including physicians and other clinicians, market leaders, center managers, nurses, case managers, front desk staff, center managers, and market leaders
  • Mindset focused on resolving problems for patients and achieving team goals
  • Knowledge of medical products, terminology, services, standards, policies and procedures
  • Skilled in basic phone and computer operation
  • Must be detailoriented to ensure accuracy of reports and data
  • Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow
  • Ability to act calmly in busy or stressful situations
  • Spoken and written fluency in English
ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire.

With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow.

Join our team who make a difference in people's lives every single day.


Pay:
$ $22.00 per hour


Benefits:


  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

  • Geriatrics
  • Primary Care

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Work setting:

  • Inperson

Application Question(s):

  • Have you completed a Medical Assistant Training/Diploma program?

Education:


  • High school or equivalent (required)

Experience:

Medical Assistant: 1 year (preferred)


Ability to Relocate:

  • Philadelphia, PA 19131: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person
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