GYN – Ridgewood, Full Time, Day

Valley Health System•Ridgewood, NJ

1d•$23 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves dual responsibilities. As a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), under the direction of a physician, Charge RN, or Manager, you will perform direct clinical activities including patient intake, blood draws, pharmacy calls, EKGs, and other physician-required tests. You will be responsible for accurate EMR documentation in accordance with licensure and VMG policy. You will also maintain close working relationships with practice staff to ensure proper workflow, care, and treatment. As a Business Associate (BA), you will perform essential front desk activities such as greeting patients, registering them, ensuring insurance compliance, and collecting payments. You will manage the daily patient schedule, answer incoming calls for appointments, medication refills, and clinical or billing inquiries. You will coordinate with clinical staff for special needs and ensure proper patient flow, 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.
Certification required.
Completion of formal coursework in office management, database management or business.
Computer literacy.
Current and valid certification as a certified medical assistant or registered medical assistant recognized by the Board of Examiners such as American Medical Technology (AMT), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) required.
Six (6) months of previous customer service/data entry, administrative/office management/clerical experience required.

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.

Responsibilities

Perform direct clinical activities including patient intake, blood draw, pharmacy calls, EKG and any tests required by the physician.
Accurately document in an EMR system in accordance with licensure and VMG policy and procedures.
Maintain close working relationships with all practice staff to ensure proper workflow, care and treatment.
Perform a variety of essential front desk activities that include greeting, registering, ensuring insurance compliance and collecting appropriate payment at time of service.
Maintain the daily patient schedule and answer all incoming calls that results in scheduling an appointment, medication refills or pass along inquiries from a clinical or billing nature.
Coordinate with the clinical staff on any special needs or requirements and ensuring proper patient flow.
Support the Practice and professional staff as directed or requested by Practice Manager.
Represent the organization positively at all times.
Respect confidentiality of private healthcare, financial and other company information at all times.
Honor commitments to the job and members of the team.
Speak constructively about co-workers and the organization.
Assume responsibilities and accountability for job duties and organizational responsibilities.
Support company-wide efforts to improve and maintain a high level of patient/customer satisfaction.

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