Medical Assistant – Immediate Opening

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Greater Philadelphia Health Action

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant is responsible for preparing patients for visits, performing triage, and assisting clinicians with physical examinations and diagnostic testing. Additionally, they manage medical forms, update patient demographics, and maintain a safe clinical environment.

Qualifications

You have a Medical Assistant certification (CMA or RMA) and a High School Diploma or GED. Associate's Degree is preferred. You must possess strong interpersonal skills to interact sympathetically and effectively with patients and colleagues, and be able to make independent decisions when necessary.

Must Have Skills for ATS

CMA

RMA

CPR certification

EMR

NextGen

EKG

point of care testing

Job Description

As our community evolves, so does the need for compassionate care. If your position was recently impacted, Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc., invites you to continue your mission of service with us. GPHA, a non-profit organization that was founded in 1970, is hiring Full-time Medical Assistants and Specialty Medical Assistants Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, at multiple locations:
  • Carl Moore Health Center, 1401 S. 31st St. Phila., PA 19146
  • Al-Assist Behavioral Healthcare Center, 1401 S. 4th St. Phila., PA 19147
  • Chinatown Medical Services, 432 N. 6th St. Phila., PA 19123
  • Frankford Ave Health Center, 4500 - 4510 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19124
  • Dental and Behavioral Healthcare, 5501 Woodland Ave. Phila., PA 19143
  • Hunting Park Health Center, 1999 W. Hunting Park Ave. Phila., PA 19140
  • Southeast Health Center, 800 Washington Ave. Phila., PA 19147
  • Woodland Ave Health Ave, 5000 Woodland Ave. Phila., PA 19143
  • Temple Medical Suite, 3223 N Broad St., Suite 136, Phila., PA 19140

We require Medical Assistant certification (CMA or RMA) and a High School Diploma (or GED). Associate’s Degree preferred. Ability to deal with people sympathetically and effectively to obtain necessary information; Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant; Ability to work harmoniously with other personnel. CPR certification is required. Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience preferred, NextGen experience is a plus. Foreign language skills are not required, but Spanish or Chinese language proficiency is a plus. 

Specific Responsibilities and duties include: Preparing patients for office visits and assisting clinicians with physical examinations; Triaging patients, including but not limited to vital signs, blood pressure, weight and height, vision & hearing screening; Preparing specimens for pick up by Laboratory; Safely administer & document injections; Maintains required logs; Performs specific procedures and diagnostic testing ordered by provider; Perform EKG, nebulizer treatment and ear irrigation;   Processes all medical forms as necessary; Performs point of care testing and Lab Quality Control procedures accurately; and, Maintains a safe and orderly nurse's station and clinical environment.

The Medical Assistant also operates the paging/telephone system as assigned; Greets, and provides direction/information to patients, visitors, guests, and sales representatives professionally and cordially; Attends all mandatory staff development/training sessions and staff meetings; Enters and updates patient's demographic information accurately and timely; and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits Include:

  • Health and Financial Benefits including Medical, Dental, Life, Vision, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) with lucrative company contribution and match
  • Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick, Personal, Education, and Holidays
  • Professional Growth and Rewards including Generous bonuses, employee referral bonus, leadership and advancement opportunities, continuing education

GPHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GPHA does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices to include hiring, transferring and promotion practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, handicap, disability, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Visit us at www.gphainc.org 



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Greater Philadelphia Health Action

Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. (GPHA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing high-quality medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and child development services. Through our network of eleven community health centers, school-based health suites, and a child development academy, we offer culturally and linguistically appropriate comprehensive services to populations within medically underserved areas of Philadelphia and its surrounding regions. Since 1970, GPHA has been a champion of compassionate and affordable healthcare services for families. We are committed to excellence, and our healthcare professionals are among the best in their fields, providing a continuum of care. GPHA’s federally qualified health centers cater to the entire family—infants, teens, adults, and seniors—with superior ambulatory and behavioral health staff. Our foundation is centered on the "whole" person—body and mind—providing a "Total Healthcare Home" for the communities we serve. Proving healthcare services to over 85,000 patients in the Greater Philadelphia area, we make a difference by promoting preventive healthcare and addressing issues such as: Acute and Chronic Disease Management Alcohol and Substance Addiction HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Low Birth Weight in Newborns Asthma Hypertension Diabetes Heart Disease Mental Health Disorders Poor Oral Health GPHA is accredited by the Joint Commission in both Ambulatory and Behavioral Healthcare, as well as, recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance as a Patient Centered Medical Home.
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