Certified Medical Assistant/Patient Care Associate

Astera • Edison, NJ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Certified Medical Assistant/Patient Care Associate, you will be responsible for providing clinical and administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of our Primary Care office. You will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management and communicate with accuracy, quality and timeliness. Float to the Old Bridge / Sayreville/East Brunswick/ Edison locations. Astera is here to help patients overcome cancer and blood diseases, and improve their quality of life. We’re on a mission to transform cancer care and the care and management of blood disorders with patient-focused, research-based treatment, guided by compassion. To fulfill our mission, we’ve built a cancer care team that is: Diverse Talented Experienced Highly trained Deeply committed We are: Medical Oncologists Radiation Oncologists Hematologists Infusion Specialists Nurse Practitioners Nurses Pharmacists Pharmacy Technicians Medical Assistants Billing Experts Support Staff Each member of our team is dedicated to providing the highest standard of care and support to all of our cancer and hematology patients.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant Certification required
• Proven working experience as a medical assistant and/or medical secretary
• Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills

Responsibilities

• Taking and recording vital signs and EKGs.
• Preparing patients for examinations.
• Obtain and update patient medication lists and give injections.
• Authorizing prescription refills as directed by physicians.
• EMR, rooming patients, clerical work, if needed.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability
• HSA
• FSA
• other ancillary benefits
• 401(k) plan with company contribution
• profit sharing
• tuition assistance
• employee referral bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees