Procedural Tech Associate, MA Certified - Full Time - Center City, Philadelphia

Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.

Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.

Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnetreg;-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.

Jeffersonrsquo;s mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.

• OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
• OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
• OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold amp; Think Differently and Do the Right Thing

As an employer, Jeffersonmaintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jeffersonrsquo;s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

Since this position will require the selected candidate to engage in regular contact with children in the form of care, guidance, supervision or training, you will be required to meet the requirements of the Child Protective Services Act, including the Pennsylvania State Police criminal background check, the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare child abuse criminal background clearance, and an FBI finger print based federal criminal records check. The selected candidate will not be allowed to commence working until all three (3) are completed satisfactorily.

• Provides designated direct and indirect patient care activities assisting the care team as they assess, examine and treat patients. Provides assistance in maintaining supplies and equipment available to ensure efficient unit operations.
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Performs designated direct and indirect patient care activities to meet patient care needs. Monitors, promotes and maintains a safe patient care environment to facilitate safe and effective patient care, and reports any changes to RN.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms and ensures proper identification.
• Performs and documents vital signs, clinical care quality measures and medications along with medical history information.
• Directly assists physicians in the performance of medical/surgical procedures as directed.
• Tests/procedures may include EKGrsquo;s, phlebotomy, Pararsquo;s/Thorarsquo;s, monitoring vital signs, Peripheral IV starts, collecting and transporting lab specimens and other tests as instructed
• Keeps patients informed of physicianrsquo;s status.
• Provides assistance in maintaining supplies and equipment available to ensure efficient unit operations. Checks expiration dates and replenishes supplies when needed, restocking work areas.
• Patient flow management, Pre procedure phone calls, obtaining lab and clinical test data from physician offices. Calls for any outside reports or labs when necessary
• Reviews all orders for procedures and schedules according to the physician and open available slots.
• Facilitates record review, chart preparation, form requests, and assists with scheduling procedures.
• Work with the charge RN and the physicians to maintain appropriate schedule.
• Triages all incoming calls. Answers patient questions regarding coordination of care.
• Directs patients regarding follow-up appointments and assists with the proper departure of each patient.
• Transmits messages and charts to physicians and nursing staff in a timely manner in accordance with office protocols and HIPAA.
• Assists with all clinical duties as assigned.
• Remains proficient and knowledgeable regarding the use and documentation requirements within information technology systems within established scope of practice.

Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:
Medical Terminology required, previous nursing assistant or healthcare experience preferred

Certification:

Medical Assistant Certification and Active BLS Certification from AHA