"Medical Assistant"

Medical Assistant

Job Description Summary

Medical assistants under limited supervision are an integral part of the clinical staff in the Student Health Service. Responsible for greeting patients and accompanying them through the examination. Qualified candidates will support the clinical provider (physician, advanced practice nurse or physician assistant) in documenting histories, explaining and performing treatment procedures or tests and answering questions as appropriate. Medical assistants administer immunizations, Point of care testing, laboratory tests including blood draws and taking other specimens from patients. Familiarity with electronic health records and appropriate documentation is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Handle protected health information (PHI) according to HIPAA and other privacy and Student Health Service (SHS) guidelines. Document care and information within charts. Orient nursing students to operations within SHS.
• Clinical duties - taking patient histories, take and record vitals accurately, document chief complaint and associated facts, administer appropriate tests including vision, height, weight as appropriate.
• Provide low level disinfection in clinical areas, clean rooms after patient care, stock clinical areas with appropriate supplies and testing materials.
• Provide support to providers and nursing staff as appropriate.
• Perform laboratory tests including but not limited urine, hemoglobin, glucose finger sticks and collect other blood and serum samples to send to outside laboratory.
• Perform and record routine tests such as blood pressure measurement, EKG, and basic wound care. Administer immunizations under limited supervision.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion of a certified medical assistant program required. Certification preferred.
• 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Experience with venipuncture, finger stick, laboratory procedures, EKG and other medical testing required.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills required.
• Comfortable making independent judgement and working with college and graduate students.
• Hours are varied and require nights and weekends.

Application Requirement

A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.

This position is classified as "Essential Personnel." As an essential employee, you may be expected to report to work or remain on duty during university closures, delayed openings, or early dismissals, unless otherwise directed by your supervisor or a member of the senior management team. Additionally, you may also be required to work during university emergencies, including but not limited to natural disasters, extended periods of inclement weather, and other unforeseen events.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Health and Wellness

Pay Range
$18.99 - $26.93 Hourly Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

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