Certified Medical Assistant - Family Medicine

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: Mon-Fri, day shift with 1-2 evenings
Location: Nazareth Hospital - Philadelphia, PA

Position Purpose

Assists the ambulatory care setting physician or other professional healthcare provider with support for patient care and examinations, including exam preparation and lab work.  Performs basic medical assisting procedures necessary to provide for care, comfort and safety of patients. This position is a key role serving our community.

As a Certified Medical Assistant, you will:

• Show patients to exam room, interview patients, measure vital signs (i.e. pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height) and document in Electronic Health Record.
• Accurately assesses patient symptoms, reactions, and physical condition and records data in the medical record.
• Take any necessary labs, prepare for pick up and record in the patient electronic health record, communicate with the appropriate departments on protocol for all labs and receiving all information they need for procedures. 
• Properly sets up exam room and prepares patients for examinations and procedures. Assists with procedures and examinations per physician/healthcare provider preference, i.e. gynecological exams, minor surgeries, electrocautery, biopsies, sigmoidoscopies, casting, sterile technique procedures, and specimen preparation.
• Maintain knowledge and skills of front office operations. Assists as necessary with reception, medical records, scheduling and billing functions of the office.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Medical Assistant Certification from one of the following organizations: AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA, NHA, NAHP, or NPCE
• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• 1+ year of previous Medical Assistant experience in a Physician's office (preferred)

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.  
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.  
• Free onsite parking.  
• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.   
• Referral Rewards Program

Nazareth Hospital serves Northeast Philadelphia and the surrounding region. With over 160 inpatient beds and many outpatient services, Nazareth Hospital has a broad range of specialties to meet patients’ health care needs.  Nazareth Hospital offers outstanding diagnostic, medical, surgical and therapeutic care with state-of-the-art technology. With the dedication of 1,200 employees and 350+ physicians and specialists, Nazareth Hospital treats patients and their families with respect and compassion while providing health care services in response to the changing needs of our community.