Medical Assistant jobs in Philadelphia, PA
Medical Assistant assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records or inputs information to patients' medical records. Being a Medical Assistant prepares treatment rooms for the examination of patients. May draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Additionally, Medical Assistant may perform administrative duties such as ordering supplies, answering the phone, and scheduling appointments. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Requires a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RCA) certification. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Medical Assistant works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Medical Assistant typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Medical Assistant
- Consultants in Medical Oncology and Hematology
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Broomall, PA
FULL_TIME
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Overview: Under direct supervision, assists physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment. Promotes efficient patient flow and patient care, i.e. exams, and procedures. Performs clinic support tasks including miscellaneous clerical tasks, answering phones, and maintaining physician's schedule.
Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Responsibilities: SCOPE: Under direct supervision, assists physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment. Promotes efficient patient flow and patient care, i.e. exams, and procedures.
Performs clinic support tasks including miscellaneous clerical tasks, answering phones, and maintaining physician's schedule. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: -Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment room as appropriate. -Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
- Obtains all necessary patient records as required by physician prior to treatment or procedures. -Prepares and stocks exam/treatment rooms and orders supplies as needed. -Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested. -Depending on practice-specific protocols, may be asked to obtain.
- Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as delegated by RN or physician. -Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols. -Responds to patients' calls as requested.-Performs other administrative duties, i.e. typing, filing faxing reception, etc, as requested by supervisor or physician.
- Alerts nurse/physician of abnormal vitals, any important information given by patient. - Collection of inbound meaningful use data. Flu documentation, initial height and weight. - Prints med list for patient to review.
- Fill out disability forms. - Schedule blood transfusions, therapeutic phlebotomies, ordering special tests (Oncotypes, Kras testing, EGFR (epidural growth factor receptor), Myraid, Paradigm, etc). -May enter orders under a provider's direction and supervision. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduate or equivalent.
Certified Medical Assistant preferred. Some state regulations may require specific certifications in order to work as a Medical Assistant PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. -Required to lift and assist patients as requested.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment may occur. - 10 Days Ago
Medical Assistant Per Diem
- Virtua Medical Group, PA
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Marlton, NJ
PER_DIEM
- At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wel...
- 17 Days Ago
Medical Assistant - FT Practice
- Virtua Medical Group, PA
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Medford, NJ
FULL_TIME
- At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wel...
- 15 Days Ago
Mohs Medical Assistant
- Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists Association
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Bryn Mawr, PA
FULL_TIME
- Job description The BMMSA Dermatology office is looking for a Mohs Medical Assistant to join their growing team. This person will assist the physician in all surgical procedures as well as patient exa...
- 1 Month Ago
IT Specialist
- US Office of the Assistant Secretary for...
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Philadelphia, PA
FULL_TIME
- Duties The U.S Department of Labor (DOL) promotes the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers and retirees of the United States. The Off ice of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Manageme...
- 17 Days Ago
Assistant Store Manager - Garage Clothing - King of Prussia
- Assistant Store Manager - Garage Clothing - King...
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King of Prussia, PA
FULL_TIME
- Seize the opportunity to join a global fashion retailer with two brands at the heart of its success, Garage and Dynamite, selected as one of Montreal's Top Employers 2020 and as one of Canada’s Top em...
- 22 Days Ago
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0 Medical Assistant jobs found in Philadelphia, PA area
Certified Medical Assistant
- EVEREST MEDICAL CARE GROUP LLC
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Philadelphia, PA
- Job Description Job Description ```Duties``` - Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, maintaining...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Certified Medical Assistant
- EVEREST MEDICAL CARE GROUP LLC
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Chester, PA
- Job Description Job Description ```Duties``` - Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, maintaining...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Certified Medical Assistant
- EVEREST MEDICAL CARE GROUP LLC
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Philadelphia, PA
- Job Description Job Description ```Duties``` - Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, maintaining...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Certified Medical Assistant
- LSR Wellness c/o Adam Rosen
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Haverford, PA
- Job Description Job Description We are a Main Line concierge primary care office, seeking an experienced full-time Certi...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Certified Medical Assistant
- Princeton Allergy and Asthma Assoc.
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Princeton, NJ
- Part time Certified Medical Assistant needed in our Plainsboro and Hamilton offices for our medical practice. No weekend...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Certified Medical Assistant
- Community Health and Dental Care, Inc.
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Pottstown, PA
- Certified Medical Assistant reports to Lead Medical Assistant $19 - $21/hour Full-time, non-exempt Pottstown, PA Benefit...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Certified Medical Assistant
- SRI Health LLC
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Princeton, NJ
- Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to become a part of our concierge medical t...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Medical Assistant
- Nemours Children's Health
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Villanova, PA
- Job Description The Medical Assistant (MA) is an important liaison between the patient/family, provider, and other care ...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, sometimes known colloquially as Philly, is the largest city in the U.S. state and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the sixth-most populous U.S. city, with a 2017 census-estimated population of 1,580,863. Since 1854, the city has been coterminous with Philadelphia County, the most populous county in Pennsylvania and the urban core of the eighth-largest U.S. metropolitan statistical area, with over 6 million residents as of 2017[update]. Philadelphia is also the economic and cultural anchor of the greater Delaware Valley, located along the lower Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers, wit...
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Income Estimation for Medical Assistant jobs
$39,206 to $46,810
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area prices
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