Jefferson Health
Medical Assistant-Navy Yard- South Philly
South Philadelphia, PA · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required. For New Jersey only, graduate of 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 care, performs clinical and diagnostic tasks, supports patient flow, and maintains office supplies.
What you'll do
- Escort patients, verify identification, and document vital signs, medical history, and clinical care measures.
- Assist physicians with examinations and diagnostic procedures, including EKGs, venipuncture, and injections as applicable.
- Order clinical supplies and follow information-system and HIPAA requirements.
What they ask for
- Excellent communication and organizational skills; knowledge of medical terminology.
- Familiarity with medical office procedures.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Obtain Medical Assistant certification within 6 months of hire and BLS certification through the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire; Red Cross BLS may be accepted at some Pennsylvania locations.
Nice to have
- Experience in a physician office or other healthcare setting.
Tools
information technology systems, EKG
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