Medical Assistant
Company: ChenMed
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: March 25, 2026
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Job Description:
We’re unique. You should be, too. We’re changing lives every
day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative
and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the
charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy? We’re
different than most primary care providers. We’re rapidly expanding
and we need great people to join our team. The Medical Assistant
(Care Promoter 1, Market Float) is an unlicensed medical
professional cross-trained to perform routine administrative and
clinical tasks to keep the medical centers running smoothly. The
duties of Care Promoter Float vary from setting to setting,
depending on the size, location and type. In addition to
administrative duties, Care Promoters perform clinical duties under
direct physician supervision in accordance with state medical
practice acts. The Care Promoter Market Float supports our
Physician-lead Care Teams that are focused on providing excellent
and comprehensive primary care for a specific population of
patients. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Measures and
records patient vital signs; records patient interview and medical
history. Catalogs and communicates patient needs to the PCP,
Clinician, Specialist and/or other clinical personnel. Prepares
patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests;
assists physician with exams; explains treatment procedures and
physicians' instructions to patient. Observes patients and reports
any changes in patient conditions to the PCP, Clinician, Specialist
and/or other clinical personnel. Perform non-critical medical and
therapeutic procedures based on medical instructions. Collects
phlebotomy and other lab specimens; performs basic waived lab
tests. Prepares and administers medications; changes dressings,
applies bandages, removes sutures and other first aid procedures;
uses CPR skills when necessary, all under physician supervision.
Maintains supplies, equipment, stocks and sterilizes instruments;
practices OSHA safety standards; performs accurate, legal, and
ethical documentation at all times. Processes patient phone
messages, returning calls and routing them to other team members as
appropriate; calls patients to obtain and relay pertinent
information for the physician. Upon physician approval and
authorization, calls in prescriptions to the pharmacy. Uses
communication skills with appropriate medical terminology; and
follows appropriate legal and ethical professional conduct;
authorized individuals will use the ChenMed Rx system to support
physician medication dispensing. Provides health coaching to a
defined group of patients to support healthy lifestyle choices.
Follows up with coached patients via weekly calls. Performs other
duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion. KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of medical products, terminology,
services, standards, policies and procedures Excellent
interpersonal and customer service skills with a heart of
compassion and empathy towards our patients and families
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, time management
skills and organizational skills Ability to effectively collaborate
and partner with team members, including physicians and other
clinicians, market leaders, center managers, nurses, case managers,
front desk staff, center managers, and market leaders Mindset
focused on resolving problems for patients and achieving team goals
Skilled in basic phone and computer operation Must be
detail-oriented to ensure accuracy of reports and data Ability to
maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient
flow Ability to act calmly in busy or stressful situations
Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite products including
Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel plus a variety of other
word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and presentation
software Ability and willingness to travel locally and/or
regionally up to 80% of the time to assist in covering other
centers, as needed Spoken and written fluency in English EDUCATION
AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA: High school diploma or equivalent
education (GED) required Graduation from a nationally accredited
Program in one of the following is required: Medical Assistant,
Patient Care Technician Program, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
or Paramedic A minimum of 1 year of work experience as a Medical
Assistant, Patient Care Technician, EMT or Paramedic required BLS
for Healthcare Providers required Experience working with geriatric
patients is a plus EMR system experience preferred PAY RANGE: $17.0
- $24.26 Hourly The posted pay range represents the base hourly
rate or base annual full-time salary for this position. Final
compensation will depend on a variety of factors including but not
limited to experience, education, geographic location, and other
relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for a bonuses
or commissions. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
https://chenmed.makeityoursource.com/helpful-documents We’re
ChenMed and we’re transforming healthcare for seniors and changing
America’s healthcare for the better. Family-owned and
physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health
and well-being of the populations we serve. We’re growing rapidly
as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health
care. ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the
people we hire. With great compensation, comprehensive benefits,
career development and advancement opportunities and so much more,
our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to
grow. Join our team who make a difference in people’s lives every
single day. Current employees, if you want to apply to our internal
career site, please click HERE Current Contingent Worker please see
job aid HERE to apply LI-Onsite
Keywords: ChenMed, Lower Merion , Medical Assistant, Healthcare , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania