Jefferson Health
Medical Assistant- Bariatric
Honickman Center · Full-time · Posted Oct 20, 2026
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required. For New Jersey only, graduation from an accredited post-secondary medical assisting program with at least 330 hours of instruction, including training in intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.
About the job
Assists physicians with patient examinations and treatment, performs clinical tasks and diagnostic procedures, and supports patient flow and office operations.
What you'll do
- Escorts patients, confirms identification, and documents vital signs, care measures, and medical history.
- Assists physicians with examinations and diagnostic procedures, including EKGs, venipuncture, and injections within scope of practice.
- Maintains clinical supply inventory and follows information-system and HIPAA requirements.
What they ask for
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Medical Assistant certification within 6 months of hire.
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire; Red Cross BLS may be accepted at some Pennsylvania locations.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and familiarity with medical office procedures.
Nice to have
- Experience in a physician office or other healthcare setting.
Tools
EKG
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