Certified Medical Assistant I, Full Time - 8-4, Physical Medicine & Rehab, Morristown
About The Position
Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led and physician-governed organization that delivers the highest quality health care. We are a multispecialty physician group with more than 1,000 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at over 300 locations throughout northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care recognizing the unique needs of all those we serve. Our vision is to achieve the best outcomes with our patients at the center of the physician-led team, driven by service, innovation and continuous learning. Our integrated network offers seamless access to Atlantic Health's entire health care continuum and our nationally and regionally ranked hospitals. In collaboration with Atlantic Health, several of our practices offer urgent care and walk-in services. In addition to primary care physicians, the team includes specialists that care for patients in all aspects of their health from pediatrics to geriatrics and everything in between. We make health decisions easier for patients with enhanced access to referrals.
Requirements
- Effective interpersonal skills and demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in administration of medications and immunizations
- Take and document vital signs including but not limited to height, weight, blood pressure, pulse and pulse ox
- Administer and document POC T controls, testing and results as appropriate.
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Proficient in an electronic health record, preferably Epic
- Travel to other practice locations as required by practice operations
Responsibilities
- Rooms and prepares patients for examination and treatment. Takes patients brief history and vital signs, documents in E.M.R, including reason for visit. Reviews open care gaps/quality indicators. Cleans room after each patient. Maintains efficient patient flow and keeps patients informed of any delays.
- Notifies patient of change in medications/diet and reminders regarding appointments as per (verbatim) physician instructions. Monitors patients’ need for weekly and/or monthly tests/follow up visits.
- Communicates with insurance carriers to obtain authorizations for procedures and pharmaceuticals. Follows up on referrals.
- Handles patient’s requests for medical information, copies of medical records, refills, and test results, etc. as per policy. Schedules testing (in or out of office)
- Monitors assigned Epic “inbasket” and clinical pools.
- Coordinates scheduling of hospital procedures, including serial casting, and ensures all pre-procedure requirements (labs, imaging, medical clearance, etc.) are met prior to the scheduled procedure date.
- Oversees medication inventories and refrigerator temperature logs while tracking and replenishing clinical supplies and equipment as necessary.
- Assists with answering patient calls, scheduling appointments, pre-registration, check-in and checking-out patients and perform other job duties as assigned or needed.
- Adheres to infection control and hand hygiene guidelines during all patient care activities. Recognizes and adheres to National patient Safety Goals and AMG policies/procedures.
- Performs Environment of Care laboratory quality control per policies.
- Reports safety concerns promptly using the AHS Event Reporting System.
- Supports the overall strategic goals of the clinical practice care area and AMG.
- Exemplifies and fosters the AHS P.R.I.D.E. values in their clinical practice: Purpose, Respect, Innovation, Diversity, and Inclusion, and Extraordinary Caring.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
No Education Listed
