Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatric Endocrinology - Physician Practice

Hackensack Meridian Health • Hackensack, NJ

121d • $24

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting in providing clinical care to select patients under the supervision of the professional nurse or licensed medical practitioner and provides clerical office assistance. This busy Pediatric Endocrinology office is located in PARAMUS. The hours are Monday 11:00am-7:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am-5:00pm, Wednesday 8:00am-4:30pm, Thursday 7:30am-4:00pm, Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent such as a GED.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with varying populations.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of computerized processes and data entry procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam room, treatment room, supplies and instruments.
• Prepares patients for physician visit and examination assisting as directed.
• Takes patient's vital signs and records in medical chart.
• Understands proper function and care of special equipment.
• Performs EKG, PFT, Audiometry, Titmus Test as indicated after a performance evaluation checklist completion.
• Performs UDS, BAT, Phlebotomy, and other lab testing as indicated after performance evaluation checklist completion.
• Maintains records by completing patient records as directed; file record and reports.
• Assists with collections/billing procedures as needed.
• Uses computer software to maintain office systems.
• Identifies and responds to issues of confidentiality.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs.
• Communicates with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 1 hour a day.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement benefits

What This Job Offers

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