Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Penn Medicine seeks to hire a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team in West Chester, PA! The Certified Medical Assistantxe2x80x99s role will be to provide clinical support services to patients at a providerxe2x80x99s office under the supervision and direction of a provider and/or licensed nurse. Patient care includes care to patients in following age group: pediatric (infant to 12 years), adolescent (13 to 17 years), adult (18 to 64 years) and geriatric (over 64 years). We have full-time, part-time and PRN openings for the following specialties: West Chester Family Medicine Penn OBGYN Chester County Westtown Internal Medicine Benefits At A Glance: Chester County Hospital is proud to offer an outstanding benefits program to our valued employees. Our benefits package for full-time and part-time employees* helps to make Chester County Hospital the “Employer of Choice” for health care professionals. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Tuition Assistance up to $6,000 per year Paid Time Off Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Assistance Program Retirement Savings Account (403b) with Company Matching Adoption Assistance And Much More! Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Responsibilities: Prepares patient for visit, administers medications and injections, and provides gross observations to the provider or licensed nurse. Prepares and assists providers with various procedures, minor surgeries and other exams as designated by the provider, and removes sutures and changes dressings on wounds as necessary Performs Point of Care Testing, including but not limited to hearing, flu, urine and strep tests. Assists in test tracking and monitoring overdue results. Collaborates closely with the provider or licensed nurse to provide clinical advice by photo/electronic correspondence, authorize prescription refills, and perform care coordination. Actively participates in performance improvement initiatives to improve overall patient experience and quality of care, including serving as a patient experience advocate and communicating with all patients, visitors and colleagues with customer service as a top priority. Assures exam rooms are adequately supplied and cleaned after each patient visit. Maintains and cleans medical instruments and equipment after each procedure. For LGHP, this role may necessitate occasional regional travel. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Qualifications: High School diploma or general equivalent (GED) is required. Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited institution (AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT or NAHTR). If the employee is not currently certified, they must have completed a Medical Assistant training/education program prior to hire and receive their Medical Assistant Certification within six (6) months of hire. CPR Certification required. A health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs, i.e. not excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state health insurance program. One (1) to two (2) years of Medical Assistant experience in a primary or specialty care physicianxe2x80x99s office. Disclaimer:xe2x80xafThis job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely. We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life’s Work We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 403(b) Adoption assistance Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Work setting: In-person Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: medical assistant: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred) CPR Certification (Required) Work Location: In person