Certified Medical Asst - Immunology - Tower Health

The Immunology department is a family centered medical  department providing Primary and Specialty care for people living with HIV and/or affected such as exposed infants, Prevention services (PrEP), and post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) from birth through young adult.  Patients with other Immunodeficiencies and outpatient Infectious disease (ID) patients are also provided Specialty care within the section.

Job Summary:  Certified Medical Assistant In conjunction with RN

• Record and update chief complaint, medical, allergy and medication history along with preferred lab and pharmacy in patient EMR
• Accurately takes and records vital signs including blood pressure, pulse ox, temperature, height/lengths, weights, and head circumferences. Perform vision and hearing testing and other office procedures including POCT (point of care testing) including Rapid Influenza, Rapid Strep, Urine pregnancy, Urine chem strip, Glucose finger stick, and Rapid HIV
• Administer vaccinations, maintain storage and handling along with inventory per VFC (Vaccines for Children) program standards
• Administer therapeutic injections under provider supervision and order with proper documentation within electronic chart (ex. medication, lot number, injection site and other required information). Performs venipuncture and process specimens accurately in preparation for send out to lab vendor.
• Maintains sufficient inventory of medical supplies, stock and cleaning of exam rooms.
• Adheres to JCAHO, OSHA and all regulatory guidelines.
• Route refills of medications to providers
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to handle multiple projects.  Demonstrates ability to listen effectively and communicate both written and verbally.  Ability to work independently and also within interdisciplinary team setting with the focus on providing a culturally competent and trauma informed patient center medical home.  Able to make sound, reasonable judgments using analytical and problem-solving approaches.  Demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology.

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Education Requirements

• High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program

Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required upon hire or within 1 month with onsite training and certification.

Experience

• Relevant Experience

Required Skills

• Computer Skills to include use and navigation
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent Teamwork Skills
• Multitasking

Preferred Skills

• Two (2) or three (3) years of experience working in a medical office
• Phlebotomy experieince preferred
• Pediatric experience with knowledge and ability to follow guidelines per Bright Future recommendations preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish (Preferred)

About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.

St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.

In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.

About the Organization 

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: St. Chris Virtual Tour