Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

1914 live openings

• Here’s What You Need High School Diploma or equivalent (required) CMA - Current Medical Assistant Certification (required) Medical Assistant experience (strongly preferred) ACLS or BCLS (preferred) Basic computer skills using medical management application systems Effectively communicate with staff and patients Thorough knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations Demonstrates sound judgement in emergency situations Takes appropriate action in urgent circumstances Maintains a positive, customer-focused attitude toward staff and patients Possess a strong work ethic and always display a high level of professionalism What You Will Do Delivers care to patients utilizing the Certified Medical Assistant Process Performs general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
• Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider.
• Obtains and records vital signs including, but not limited to: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
• Communicates with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
• Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the Nurse Manager or healthcare provider(s).
• Ensures safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
• May perform other duties as assigned by Nurse Manager, more senior staff, or as requested by healthcare provider(s).
• Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
• Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.
• Entity Highlights: Texas Health Physicians Group includes more than 1,000 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants dedicated to providing quality, patient-safe care at more than 240 offices located throughout the DFW Metroplex.
• THPG members are active in group governance and serve on multiple committees and councils.
• Ongoing Texas Health initiatives, like the Diversity Action Council and Living the Promise, have helped to create an inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture and workplace, making THPG a great place to work.
• If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!
• Do you still have questions or concerns?
• Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org. #LI-CT1