Medical Assistant - Philadelphia, United States - City of Philadelphia

City of Philadelphia

Verified Company

Philadelphia, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

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ABOUT THE POSITION
This is general patient care support work in a municipal health facility.

An employee in this class implements or assists in implementing physician's orders and performs technical services and procedures necessary to provide comprehensive health care services to adult and pediatric patients.

Work assignments include operating specialized medical equipment, contact with patients, organizing supplies and equipment, and cleaning of equipment and patient care areas.

Positions may be assigned to work in a Health Center laboratory, to perform laboratory support, quality control and proficiency testing duties.

Work is performed under the supervision of a nursing superior.

Union Code

M. AFSCME D.C.33
FLSA Code
Non-Exempt
Application Procedures

CITY OF
PHILADELPHIA
APPLICATION
INFORMATION
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Philadelphia. Please refer to the important information below regarding this job opportunity.

Charlene Clark-Smith
Public Safety Team
City of Philadelphia
Office of Human Resources
1401 JFK Blvd. Suite 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Office:

Fax:

Minimum Requirements
Minimum Training, Education & Experience

1. EDUCATION
-Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth school grade.

AND

2. EXPERIENCE
- Completion of didactic work and graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant Training program.

AND

3. SPECIFIC
EXPERIENCE
- One year of varied clinical experience in a comprehensive medical care program which has involved direct patient care which may have included such patient care activities as taking vital signs, performing venipuncture, obtaining specimens, performing laboratory tests, and operating diagnostic equipment.
Physical & Medical Requirements

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.
Required Licenses & Certifications
Certification in ONE of the following:

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from American Medical Technology;
OR
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from American Association of Medical Assistants;
OR
National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from the National Center for Competency Testing;
OR
Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NAHP) from the National Association for Health Professionals
OR
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from the National Healthcareer Association
OR
Certification from as a Medical Assistant from an association approved by the Office of Human Resources.

AND

Possession of a valid CPR certification for medical and professional staff at time of appointment and during tenure as a Medical Assistant.

NOTE:

The CPR certification must be maintained every two years and the Medical Assistant certification must be maintained yearly during tenure of employment with the Health Department.

Other Requirements

TRANSCRIPT,
LICENSES,
REGISTRATIONS

AND **CERTIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS**If you have ever submitted a paper transcript, license, registration, or certification for any City of Philadelphia civil service examination, you have to submit another document
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Fax: with

ATTN:
Charlene Clark-Smith

Mailing address:

City of Philadelphia
Office of Human Resources
1401 J.F. Kennedy Boulevard, Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Attention:
Charlene Clark-Smith

Equivalency Statement(s)

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that has included completion of didactic work and graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant Training program, the specific experience, CPR certification, and the completion of a Medical Assistant certification approved by the Office of Human Resources.
Application Details
Notes to Applicants
As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all els