Certified Medical Assistant

Job Summary

Working under the direct supervision of a physician, employee will interact and care for patients seen in the clinic setting. Takes patient history, performs vital signs, performs blood draws and collects samples, preps examine room, changes dressings, does instrument sterilization. May answer phones and do patient scheduling as needed. Familiar with the electronic medical record.

Essential Functions

• Interviews patients to obtain medical information for their visit with the medical provider (e.g.):
  • Take and record height, weight, and blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration, temperature
  • Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing
  • Administer medications and injections as ordered
  • Assist the medical provider in completing examination and procedures as instructed
  • Finger stick glucose monitoring
• Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the clinical provider
• Assist medical provider in exams and procedures as needed. Keep track of patient lab and diagnostic reports and inform medical provider of abnormal results. Schedule tests and/or follow-up visits
• Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, and information such as test results in EMR
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physicians' instructions to patients
• Completely fill out lab slips and other forms, when necessary
• Maintain inventory of medical supplies and vaccines
• Ensure that all emergency and medical equipment is in proper working condition
• Keep all exam rooms clean, well-stocked and ready for use by medical provider
• Instruct patients on preparation for tests and studies
• Process requests for prior authorizations and referrals
• Serve as back-up for medical assistants and patient service representatives

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1- 2 year of experience
• Medical Assistant Certification

Physical Demands

Typically standing, walking

The hours will be 8am-5pm. Employee will work twice monthly on Wednesdays and will be responsible to work 8:30am-7:00pm to cover the late-night clinic.

Location

Center City-Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This position is classified as Non-Exempt with a salary grade of F. For more information regarding Drexel’s Professional Staff salary structure, https://drexel.edu/hr/career/ducomp/salstructure/

Please review the Benefits Brochure for some information on our benefits offerings.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised:Nov 14 2022 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:Jan 14 2023 Eastern Standard Time