Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. (GPHA), a non-profit organization that was founded in 1970, is hiring Full-time Medical Assistants and Specialty Medical Assistants Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, at multiple locations:

• Carl Moore Health Center, 1401 S. 31st St. Phila., PA 19146
• Al-Assist Behavioral Healthcare Center, 1401 S. 4th St. Phila., PA 19147
• Chinatown Medical Services, 432 N. 6th St. Phila., PA 19123
• Frankford Ave Health Center, 4500 - 4510 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19124
• Dental and Behavioral Healthcare, 5501 Woodland Ave. Phila., PA 19143
• Hunting Park Health Center, 1999 W. Hunting Park Ave. Phila., PA 19140
• Southeast Health Center, 800 Washington Ave. Phila., PA 19147
• Woodland Ave Health Ave, 5000 Woodland Ave. Phila., PA 19143
• Temple Medical Suite, 3223 N Broad St., Suite 136, Phila., PA 19140

We require Medical Assistant certification (CMA or RMA) and a High School Diploma (or GED). Associate’s Degree preferred. Ability to deal with people sympathetically and effectively to obtain necessary information; Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant; Ability to work harmoniously with other personnel. CPR certification is required. Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience preferred, NextGen experience is a plus. Foreign language skills are not required, but Spanish or Chinese language proficiency is a plus.

Specific Responsibilities and duties include: Preparing patients for office visits and assisting clinicians with physical examinations; Triaging patients, including but not limited to vital signs, blood pressure, weight and height, vision & hearing screening; Preparing specimens for pick up by Laboratory; Safely administer & document injections; Maintains required logs; Performs specific procedures and diagnostic testing ordered by provider; Perform EKG, nebulizer treatment and ear irrigation; Processes all medical forms as necessary; Performs point of care testing and Lab Quality Control procedures accurately; and, Maintains a safe and orderly nurse's station and clinical environment.

The Medical Assistant also operates the paging/telephone system as assigned; Greets, and provides direction/information to patients, visitors, guests, and sales representatives professionally and cordially; Attends all mandatory staff development/training sessions and staff meetings; Enters and updates patient's demographic information accurately and timely; and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

GPHA offers GREAT PAY, Performance BONUSES, Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and LTD Insurance. We also offer 401k with a very lucrative company match, Employee Assistance and Self-Care, and Professional Activity, Educational, and Tuition Reimbursements, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Personal Days, Paid Educational Days, Holiday Pay, Loan Forgiveness, and Free Malpractice Insurance...and many positions have Flexible, Hybrid or REMOTE WORK Schedules.

At Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. (GPHA), we respect diversity and promote equity through action, advocacy, and policy through a dedicated team of representatives committed to listening, learning, and enacting systemic change. We create different channels, outlets, and programs to enhance safe spaces within GPHA, creating a shared understanding and language around justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. GPHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GPHA does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices to include hiring, transferring and promotion practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, handicap, disability, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Visit us at www.gphainc.org