Certified Medical Assistant / Business Assoc, Endocrine-Ridgewood, Full Time, Day
About The Position
This role 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 policies. The role also requires performing front desk activities such as greeting patients, registering them, ensuring insurance compliance, and collecting payments. Maintaining the daily patient schedule, answering calls, scheduling appointments, handling medication refills, and relaying inquiries are key duties. Coordination with clinical staff for patient needs and flow is also expected, along with supporting the practice and professional staff as directed by the Practice Manager.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of a formal Medical Assistant program recognized by the State of New Jersey.
- Current and valid certification as a certified medical assistant or registered medical assistant recognized by the Board of Examiners (AMT, AAMA, NCCT).
- Completion of formal coursework in office management, database management, or business.
- Computer literacy.
- Six (6) months of previous customer service/data entry, administrative/office management/clerical experience required.
- Ability to use effective organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to represent the organization positively at all times.
- Ability to respect confidentiality of private healthcare, financial and other company information at all times.
- Ability to honor commitments to the job and members of the team.
- 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.
- Strong communication--both oral, written and presentation skills.
- Ability to create, maintain and support a high functioning team; establish and foster cooperative working relationships with staff and management; and function effectively as part of that team.
- Demonstrates behavior that is courteous, caring, respectful, and compassionate at all times.
- Demonstrates ability to listen and respond in a non-judgmental manner, with clear expectations.
- Demonstrates behavior that is consistent with the Valley Health System's Behavioral Standards, as well as the Valley Physician Services Mission and Vision Statements.
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.
- Perform front desk activities: greeting, registering patients, ensuring insurance compliance, and collecting payments.
- Maintain the daily patient schedule.
- Answer incoming calls, schedule appointments, handle medication refills, and relay 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 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
