Certified Medical Assistant I, Full Time, Days - AMG Family Practice - South Orange

Atlantic Health System • South Orange, NJ

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About The Position

Responsible for providing general direct and indirect patient care in a clinical setting under the direct supervision of a physician. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure functionality of practice operations to provide excellent patient care. Ensures medical facilities run smoothly, and works in a clerical, administrative, or clinical capacity, and may even be asked to perform more specialized tasks.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• National Certification CCMA from: NHA, AAMA, NAHP, ARMA, AMT, AMCA, or NCCT. OR Precertification agreement must be signed if expired or receiving certification within 60 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in Medical Care or related field.
• 1 year of experience in Health Care services.
• 2+ Years Experience in outpatient, ambulatory setting.
• BLS upon hire.
• EPIC or similar EMR system.
• Ability to work within computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Handles patient intake, updates medical records, and administers appropriate screening tools.
• Records medical information and test results, conducts patient interviews, takes and records vital signs, collects specimens, and administers medication under physician supervision.
• Assists with walk-in and scheduled clinic visits, ensures verification and recording of clinical data and adherence to quality standards.
• Guides patients through the health care system and helps patients arrive at scheduled appointments on time.
• Takes vital signs before a patient sees a doctor to establish a baseline for future exams.
• Assists with examinations by working closely with physicians to perform clinical tasks.
• Collects and prepares laboratory samples, instructing patients on how to collect samples or drawing blood.
• Greets patients and welcomes them to the facility.
• Schedules appointments for patients and organizes them efficiently.
• Maintains medical records by recording patient medical histories and vital signs in the computer system.
• Cleans patient rooms by sanitizing and reorganizing them between visits.
• Preps examination rooms by ensuring they are ready for the patient, including disinfecting equipment and stocking supplies.
• Provides emotional support related to the patient's clinical situation in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
• Assists with referrals of patients to the appropriate specialist for diagnosis or treatment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED