Lead Medical Assistant

Description

Lead Medical Assistant

Philadelphia, PA

$19-$20 Per Hour

Mon-Fri

Benefits:

- Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance w/ HSA & FSA options

- 401k w/ Match

- Life Insurance

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Generous Paid Time Off

- Room for growth and development

Who we are:

For over 55 years, Delaware Valley Community Health has been driven by our mission to serve the underserved population of Greater Philadelphia. We feel there is no greater cause than helping those in need, and we welcome all who share in our beliefs to consider joining us.

At DVCH, there’s a lot of humanity in our workplace. We support each other in a friendly, dynamic, and diverse environment and treat each other like family. The work is often challenging but it’s always rewarding.

We are committed to giving our people every opportunity to succeed. We believe that investing in our employees is the right thing to do by providing quality benefits and continuous learning opportunities to enhance the professional and personal lives of our team members. If you are eager to realize your true potential while helping those in need, we invite you to explore a career with purpose, and join our family at Delaware Valley Community Health.

What you will do:

Duties include both administrative and clinical responsibilities such as greeting patients, checking patients in/out, scheduling appointments, handling high call volume, assisting with procedures, performing phlebotomy, and other basic medical assistant duties as requested by the Providers, Team Leaders, or Health Center Manager, all while providing upstanding care and respect to our patients.

COVID-19

DVCH is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for our employees, patients, and visitors. In effort to achieve this goal, DVCH requires all employees, regardless of position, to be vaccinated for COVID-19. If an employee is unable receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, a vaccine exemption form must be completed and submitted to the Employee Health Department. Medical exemptions will be reviewed and approved in coordination with the Chief Medical Officer and religious exemptions will be reviewed and approved in coordination with the Chief Human Resources Officer.

DVCH is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBTQ+ employer.?For more information about DVCH and its services, visit us online at?www.dvch.org

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND KNOWLEDGE: A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required. Previous experience as a Medical Assistant preferred. Ability to work effectively with all levels of care team and other colleagues. Ability to interpret and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to use good reasoning and judgement. Proficiency in basic computer skills. Demonstrate good listening and customer service skills. Bilingual (English/Spanish) may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is primarily active in nature. A great deal of time is spent escorting patients throughout the health center. Light physical activity may be required to assist patients with mobility. Travel between health centers may be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily performed in a busy multi-cultural ambulatory care setting. There is routine exposure to infectious disease, blood borne pathogens and other conditions common in a clinical environment.