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

The Valley Hospital•Paramus, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing direct clinical activities under the direction of a physician, Charge RN, or Manager. Responsibilities include patient intake, blood draws, pharmacy calls, EKGs, and other physician-required tests. Accurate documentation in an EMR system is essential, adhering to licensure and VMG policy. The role also encompasses front desk activities such as greeting, registering patients, ensuring insurance compliance, collecting payments, managing the daily patient schedule, and handling incoming calls for appointments, medication refills, or inquiries. Coordination with clinical staff for patient flow and support for practice and professional staff as directed by the Practice Manager are also key aspects of this role.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of a formal Medical Assistant program recognized by the State of New Jersey.
Certification required.
Completion of formal coursework in office management, database management, or business.
Six (6) months of previous customer service/data entry, administrative/office management/clerical experience required.
Current and valid certification as a certified medical assistant or registered medical assistant recognized by the Board of Examiners (e.g., AMT, AAMA, NCCT) required.
Ability to use effective organizational and time management skills.
Strong communication skills (oral, written, presentation).
Ability to create, maintain, and support a high functioning team.
Ability to establish and foster cooperative working relationships with staff and management.
Ability to function effectively as part of a team.
Demonstrates behavior that is courteous, caring, respectful, and compassionate.
Demonstrates ability to listen and respond in a non-judgmental manner.
Ability to represent the organization positively.
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.

Nice To Haves

Previous MA experience in a clinic, physician's office, or outpatient setting preferred.
BCLS certification preferred upon hire, will be required.
Understanding of the operations of a medical practice preferred.
Strong orientation towards the provisions of high quality, cost effective and comprehensive medical care.

Responsibilities

Perform direct clinical activities including patient intake, blood draw, pharmacy calls, EKG, and other physician-required tests.
Accurately document patient information in an EMR system.
Maintain close working relationships with all practice staff to ensure proper workflow, care, and treatment.
Greet, register, ensure insurance compliance, and collect appropriate payment at time of service.
Maintain the daily patient schedule.
Answer incoming calls for scheduling, medication refills, or inquiries.
Coordinate with clinical staff on special needs or requirements and ensure proper patient flow.
Support the Practice and professional staff as directed or requested by 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