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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.
At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care-and your career.
CHOP's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.
We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
A Brief Overview
Performs routine delegated clinical patient care supportive duties in the health system medical practice. Assists medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensures efficient office operations.
Must be willing to rotate if needed to other Care Network sites within the designated cluster.
What you will do
- Greet patients, answer telephones, and provides customer service to the patients. Provides administrative support; Updates and files patient medical records, schedules appointments, arranges for laboratory services, and performs other administrative duties as directed.
- Records vital signs and pain screens. Notifies the registered nurse or physician when vital signs or pain screen are out of range. Identify patients in distress and notify appropriate care team.
- Prepares patients for exams and procedures effectively. Explains basic treatment procedures to patients according to policy. Assists physician during examination and procedures. Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and phlebotomy according to health system standards. Perform basic laboratory tests on the premises within POCT standards, maintains refrigerator and QC logs.
- Prepares, administers and documents medications and immunizations as ordered by provider.
- Performs other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician consistent with the CMAs education, training, scope of practice and experience and within state medical practice.
Education Qualifications
- High School Diploma / GED Required
Experience Qualifications
- At least one (1) year of healthcare-related work experience Preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of exam, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to read, understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions.
- Ability to react and communicate clearly, calmly and effectively.
- Working knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures that are applicable to work performed.
- Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients.
Licenses and Certifications
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants - within 3 months - Required or
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologist - within 3 months - Required or
- National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - National Center for Competency Testing - within 3 months - Required or
- Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) - American Medical Certification Association - within 3 months - Required or
- Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) - National Association for Health Professionals - within 3 months - Required or
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association - within 3 months - Required and
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - within 3 months - Required
To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient-facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.
Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.
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