Medical Assistant
Full-Time
Philadelphia, PA
$18 - $19 hourly
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental & Life Insurance
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- 401K
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Bonuses
- Room for growth and development!
Who We Are:
Delaware Valley Community Health, Inc. (DVCH) is a federally-qualified, not-for-profit, community-focused health care organization dedicated to providing the highest quality, affordable, and accessible primary medical, dental and behavioral health care to our patients regardless of their ability to pay in North Philadelphia, Norristown and Delaware County areas.
Our mission is fulfilled by exceptionally dedicated and qualified professional and support staff of various backgrounds and cultures. We are a mission driven organization providing the highest quality care to all members of the communities we serve.
We believe in the dignity of each individual and recognize that environmental, emotional and social factors affect health and wellbeing of the individuals we serve.
If you are looking to make a positive impact on someone’s health care journey, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
What you will do:
Duties include both administrative and clinical responsibilities such as greeting patients, checking patients in/out, scheduling appointments, handling high call volume, assisting with procedures, performing phlebotomy, and other basic medical assistant duties as requested by the Providers, Team Leaders, or Health Center Manager, all while providing upstanding care and respect to our patients.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Register new patients and prepare the patient chart
- Coordinates, maintains and documents patient flow in electronic health record
- Checks patients into their appointments
- Conduct confirmation calls for next day appointments
- Checks vital signs, takes chief complaints, properly and accurately documents in the patient’s electronic health record, and prepares patient to see provider
- Participates in patient care teams and applicable meetings
- Completes patient referrals to ensure continuity of care
- Administers Immunizations
- Calls in prescriptions to local pharmacies with the authorization of the provider
- Accurately records and reviews patient’s medical history
- Draws blood when requested
- Performs blood sugar tests when necessary
- Assists with exams, treatments, and obtaining reports from other medical providers as needed
- Orders and maintains supplies and equipment for examination rooms
- Completes other duties as requested by the Provider, Team Leader, or Health Center Manager
What you will need:
- High School Diploma or GED REQUIRED
- Completion from an accredited Medical Assistant Program REQUIRED
- Experience in a medical office setting PREFERRED
- Bilingual in Spanish PREFERRED
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of care team and other colleagues
- A positive attitude
- Remain in accordance with HIPPA
- Ability to use good reasoning and judgment
Not quite what you're looking for? Check us out at https://dvch.org/careers/ for more opportunities and a comprehensive list our of benefits!
DVCH is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBTQ+ employer. For more information about DVCH and its services, visit us online at www.dvch.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour
Schedule:
Work setting:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
- Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
- MA Diploma (Preferred)
Work Location: In person