Job Summary
The role of the Medical Assistant involves delivering essential patient care while undertaking clinical, environmental, and administrative duties, all under the guidance of a licensed healthcare provider. The primary focus is to meet the personal needs, comfort, and safety of patients and their families.
Responsibilities
- Assist in providing basic patient care.
- Perform clinical and administrative tasks as directed by a licensed provider.
- Ensure the comfort and safety of patients and their families.
- Support the healthcare team in maintaining environmental standards.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or an equivalent qualification is required.
- Completion of a Medical Assistant training program is essential.
- Preferred: At least one year of experience in an outpatient or ambulatory care setting.
- Certifications such as BLS and a recognized Medical Assistant credential are mandatory.
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.
