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Certified Medical Assistant
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$43,659 / year median in Pennsylvania
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Certified Medical Assistant
Philadelphia, PA
7 DAYS AGO
22869561
Summary
Philadelphia, PA
In-Person
$18.00 - $20.00 per Hour
6 Months Experience
High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED)
No Commission
24.00 hours per week / Day, Evening, Weekend, Rotation Shift / Part-Time / Hours May Vary
Description Perfect Peace Health & Wellness Certified Medical Assistant Job Description Job Title:
Medical Assistant Department:
Clinical Operations Reports To:
Lead Medical Assistant / Provider /
Practice Manager Employment Type:
Full-Time / Part-Time / PRN Position Summary The Medical Assistant (MA) supports providers in delivering high-quality, efficient care in a walk-in clinic environment. The MA assists with clinical procedures, patient intake, diagnostic testing, and administrative support while ensuring a positive patient experience. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Patient Care Greet and room patients
Obtain and document vital signs, allergies, medications, and medical history
Perform point-of-care testing (rapid strep, flu, COVID, UA, pregnancy test)
Perform EKGs and basic screenings
Assist with minor procedures (suturing, splinting, wound care)
Administer injections and vaccines per protocol
Collect specimens and prepare for lab processing Administrative Support Document in EMR accurately and timely
Process prescriptions and refill requests
Maintain exam room cleanliness and stocking
Clean and disinfect medical equipment
Assist with phone triage (non-clinical) Compliance Maintain patient confidentiality (HIPAA)
Follow OSHA safety guidelines
Adhere to clinic protocols and standing orders Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED required
Medical Assistant training program required Certification CMA, RMA, or CCMA preferred
BLS certification required Experience 1+ year of clinical experience preferred
Willing to consider newly graduate Medical Assistants with less than 1 year experience
Primary Care, Urgent Care or Health System Clinical experience preferred Skills & Competencies Strong customer service skills
Ability to work in fast-paced environment
Professional demeanor
Team-oriented attitude
Strong time-management skills Additional Details How To Identify Potential Job Scams