Certified Medical Assistant - Emergency Room - Mainland Hospital

Atlanticare Regional Medical Center • Pomona, NJ

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing patient care and support within the ambulatory setting. The Medical Assistant accurately completes patient interviews, collects appropriate specimens, assists the physician with patient exams, maintains departmental inventory, provides patient education, and ensures quality direct patient care and non-professional services as directed by Physician. This position is also responsible for performing the following as required by position: phlebotomy for diagnostic studies, CLIA waived testing. This position may also complete EKG's and drug and alcohol testing. This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to team work and cooperation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program required.
• Certification in Phlebotomy preferred.
• BLSHCP certified within six months of hire or transfer.
• Graduate of a post-secondary Medical Assistance program accredited by a national accrediting agency with a minimum of 330 hours of instruction.
• Maintain active National Certification with a certifying agency approved by NJ.

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years of prior experience in Ambulatory care preferred.
• Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support within the ambulatory setting.
• Complete patient interviews and collect appropriate specimens.
• Assist the physician with patient exams.
• Maintain departmental inventory.
• Provide patient education.
• Ensure quality direct patient care and non-professional services as directed by Physician.
• Perform phlebotomy for diagnostic studies and CLIA waived testing.
• Complete EKG's and drug and alcohol testing as required.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees