Certified Medical Assistant / Business Assoc, Respiratory Health Ridgewood, Full Time, Day
About The Position
Under the direction of a physician, Charge RN, or Manager, the Certified Medical Assistant performs direct clinical activities in a courteous, caring, and respectful manner. Duties include patient intake, blood draws, pharmacy calls, EKGs, and other tests required by the physician. The role also involves accurately documenting in an EMR system in accordance with licensure and VMG policies and procedures, and maintaining close working relationships with practice staff to support workflow, care, and treatment. The position may require rotating to other VMG locations when necessary. The role is based at Ridgewood, 1200 E Ridgewood Ave, and is a full-time day-shift position.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of a formal Medical Assistant program recognized by the State of New Jersey; certification is required.
- Current and valid certification as a certified medical assistant or registered medical assistant recognized by the Board of Examiners, such as AMT, AAMA, or NCCT.
- Completion of formal coursework in office management, database management, or business, and computer literacy.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills, including the ability to convey information clearly to people of varied age groups and to customers or groups.
- Ability to create, maintain, and support a high-functioning team and foster cooperative working relationships.
- Ability to listen and respond in a non-judgmental manner with clear expectations.
- Ability to represent the organization positively, honor commitments, speak constructively about coworkers and the organization, and be accountable for job duties and organizational responsibilities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate courteous, caring, respectful, and compassionate behavior.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Medical Assistant experience in a clinic, physician's office, or outpatient setting.
- Understanding of the operations of a medical practice.
- BCLS certification preferred upon hire; it will be required.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient intake, blood draws, pharmacy calls, EKGs, and tests required by the physician.
- Accurately document in the EMR system in accordance with licensure and VMG policies and procedures.
- Maintain close working relationships with practice staff to support appropriate workflow, care, and treatment.
- Set priorities and respond quickly to urgent or emergent situations.
- Build and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and management and function effectively as part of a team.
- Respect the confidentiality of private healthcare, financial, and other company information.
- Support company-wide efforts to improve and maintain patient and customer satisfaction.
- Rotate to other VMG locations when necessary.
Benefits
- Medical/prescription, dental, and vision discount program for full-time and part-time employees.
- Group term life insurance and AD&D for full-time employees.
- Flexible spending accounts and commuter benefit plans.
- Supplemental voluntary benefits, including short- and long-term disability, whole life insurance, and legal support.
- Six paid holidays, paid time off, wellness time off, and extended illness leave.
- Retirement plan.
- Tuition assistance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center membership discount.
- Daycare discounts at 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
