Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System
Medical Assistant Certified
Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Plainsboro, New Jersey, United States
Medical Assistant Certified
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Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant
Department: PMPH OBGYN
Entity: Clinical Care Associates | Penn Med Princeton Hospital
Location: Plainsboro, NJ – Medical Arts Pavilion (5 Plainsboro Road Plainsboro, NJ). This role may require occasional travel to Forrestal, Robbinsville, Hillsborough, Pennington and Monroe, and Bucks County, PA.
Hours: Full Time – 8am‑5pm Monday‑Friday
Sign‑On Bonus: $1,000 to external candidates
Salary Range: $19.10 – $26.84 per hour
Competitive Benefits, Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Assistance at University of Pennsylvania!
Responsibilities
Promptly rooms patients, using EMR to alert provider that patient is ready; reviews past medical, surgical, family, smoking history, allergies, medications; notes corrections in EMR, medication refills; initiates self‑management goal setting; obtains vital signs and documents in EMR; prepares chart; understands insurance restrictions for lab work, referral needs, precertification requirements.
Observes patient condition and communicates any abnormal data or changes to provider.
Assists patients with walking, transfers, dressing, undressing, preparing for exam, and remains in exam room when necessary/requested.
Performs EKGs and other outpatient screening tests as per provider order after properly preparing the patient; accurately documents results in EMR.
Responds appropriately to emergency/code situations.
Administers prescribed medications, gives injections and vaccines; reads PPD results, under the direction of provider; documents in EMR.
Qualification
High School Diploma or GED.
Required Certifications
CPR (required prior to start date).
Medical Assistant Certification (within 90 days of hire).
Preferred Experience / Skills
Minimum of 2–3 years in a healthcare setting in a similar position.
Doctors office experience preferred.
Interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
Basic computer knowledge and skills.
Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
Attentive to detail.
EMR skills.
Driver’s license.
Please upload your Medical Assistant Certificate and CPR certification card with application.
We are an Equal Opportunity 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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Other
Job Function Health Care Provider
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Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant
Department: PMPH OBGYN
Entity: Clinical Care Associates | Penn Med Princeton Hospital
Location: Plainsboro, NJ – Medical Arts Pavilion (5 Plainsboro Road Plainsboro, NJ). This role may require occasional travel to Forrestal, Robbinsville, Hillsborough, Pennington and Monroe, and Bucks County, PA.
Hours: Full Time – 8am‑5pm Monday‑Friday
Sign‑On Bonus: $1,000 to external candidates
Salary Range: $19.10 – $26.84 per hour
Competitive Benefits, Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Assistance at University of Pennsylvania!
Responsibilities
Promptly rooms patients, using EMR to alert provider that patient is ready; reviews past medical, surgical, family, smoking history, allergies, medications; notes corrections in EMR, medication refills; initiates self‑management goal setting; obtains vital signs and documents in EMR; prepares chart; understands insurance restrictions for lab work, referral needs, precertification requirements.
Observes patient condition and communicates any abnormal data or changes to provider.
Assists patients with walking, transfers, dressing, undressing, preparing for exam, and remains in exam room when necessary/requested.
Performs EKGs and other outpatient screening tests as per provider order after properly preparing the patient; accurately documents results in EMR.
Responds appropriately to emergency/code situations.
Administers prescribed medications, gives injections and vaccines; reads PPD results, under the direction of provider; documents in EMR.
Qualification
High School Diploma or GED.
Required Certifications
CPR (required prior to start date).
Medical Assistant Certification (within 90 days of hire).
Preferred Experience / Skills
Minimum of 2–3 years in a healthcare setting in a similar position.
Doctors office experience preferred.
Interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
Basic computer knowledge and skills.
Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
Attentive to detail.
EMR skills.
Driver’s license.
Please upload your Medical Assistant Certificate and CPR certification card with application.
We are an Equal Opportunity 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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Other
Job Function Health Care Provider
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