Job Summary
The Medical Assistant plays a crucial role in delivering fundamental patient care while executing clinical, environmental, and administrative duties under the guidance of a licensed healthcare provider. This position aims to uphold the personal comfort, safety, and needs of patients and their families throughout their care experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist in basic patient care procedures and ensure patient comfort.
- Manage clinical tasks that support the healthcare team in delivering patient services.
- Perform administrative duties to maintain efficient office operations.
- Ensure compliance with safety and health protocols within the clinical environment.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent is mandatory.
- Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
- Certification as a Medical Assistant is essential.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained.
- Ideally, candidates should possess at least one year of experience in an outpatient healthcare setting.
Temple Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
