Certified Medical Assistant / Business Assoc, Respiratory Health, Full Time, Day

Valley Health System•Paramus, NJ

6d•$23 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing direct clinical activities under the direction of a physician, Charge RN, or Manager. Key responsibilities include patient intake, blood draws, pharmacy calls, EKGs, and performing physician-ordered tests. Accurate documentation in an EMR system is essential, adhering to licensure and VMG policy. The position also requires maintaining strong working relationships with practice staff to ensure efficient workflow, care, and treatment. Additionally, the role encompasses front desk activities such as greeting patients, registration, ensuring insurance compliance, collecting payments, managing the daily patient schedule, and handling incoming calls for appointments, medication refills, and inquiries. Coordination with clinical staff for special patient needs and ensuring smooth patient flow are also part of the duties. Support for the practice and professional staff as directed by the Practice Manager is expected.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of a formal Medical Assistant program recognized by the State of New Jersey.
Certification as a certified medical assistant or registered medical assistant recognized by the Board of Examiners (e.g., AMT, AAMA, NCCT).
Six (6) months of previous customer service/data entry, administrative/office management/clerical experience.
Current and valid certification as a certified medical assistant or registered medical assistant.

Nice To Haves

Previous MA experience in a clinic, physician's office, or outpatient setting.
Completion of formal coursework in office management, database management, or business.
BCLS certification preferred upon hire.
Understanding of the operations of a medical practice.
Strong orientation towards high quality, cost-effective, and comprehensive medical care.
Ability to use effective organizational and time management skills.
Ability to create, maintain, and support a high-functioning team.
Ability to represent the organization positively at all times.
Ability to respect confidentiality of private healthcare, financial, and other company information.
Ability to honor commitments to the job and team members.
Ability to speak constructively about co-workers and the organization.
Ability to assume responsibilities and accountability for job duties and organizational responsibilities.
Ability to support company-wide efforts to improve and maintain a high level of patient/customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Perform direct clinical activities including patient intake, blood draw, pharmacy calls, EKG, and physician-ordered tests.
Accurately document patient information in an EMR system.
Maintain close working relationships with all practice staff to ensure proper workflow, care, and treatment.
Perform front desk activities: greeting, registering, ensuring insurance compliance, and collecting payment.
Maintain the daily patient schedule.
Answer incoming calls, schedule appointments, handle medication refills, and relay inquiries.
Coordinate with clinical staff on special patient needs and ensure proper patient flow.
Support the Practice and professional staff as directed by the Practice Manager.

Benefits

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D (Full Time Employees)
Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits (e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
6 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (varies)
Wellness Time Off
Extended Illness
Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities