Medical Assistant - Student Health

Temple University's Student Health Services Department is searching for a Medical Assistant-Student Health to join our team!

Benefits:

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:  
*Full medical, dental, vision coverage 
*Paid time off 
*11 Paid Holidays  
*Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE 
*A generous retirement plan and so much more!
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Salary Grade: T22
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Salary Range: $40,000-$47,000
A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant’s education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Job Details:
*This position will be on-site full-time.
*This position requires a background check prior to commencement of service.

This role is also eligible for our employee referral program-TERP! Current employees can earn up to $500! Conditions apply. Please contact the HR Employment office for details.

Job Summary:
Primarily responsible for receiving patients in a courteous, efficient manner and supporting physicians, nurse practitioners and nurses in the delivery of health care by performing a variety of medically related tasks in a primary care outpatient student health service practice including general medicine and gynecology visits.  Performs CLIA waived laboratory tests.  Administers specified medication within scope of practice by subcutaneous or intermuscular injection, and notes time and amount on patients' charts. Performs other duties as assigned.  Care is rendered primarily at Main Campus Student Health Services.  However, MA may be assigned to any of the two (2) campus sites:  Health Science Center or Main Campus.

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED

Required Education & Experience:
*High School graduate  
*Completion of a Certified Medical Assistant Program required. 
*2-3 years’ experience as a Medical Assistant preferred. 
*Excellent communication and organizational skills. 
*An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities:
*Must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to complete tasks in a timely manner. 
*Must have a customer service orientation and the ability to interact with professionalism and tact under stress.
*Must be proficient with applications such as Microsoft Office.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Essential Duties:
*Escorts patients to exam rooms.  Obtains and records vital signs, height, weight, temperature and chief complaint.  Prepares patients for examination in conformance with provider’s needs. May require minimal lifting of patients.
*Documents patient care given in electronic medical record.  
*Utilizes a computerized medical information system to schedule appointments and to enter data for patient demographics, visit, diagnosis, procedures, immunizations and charges.
*Provides health education to stu