Certified Medical Assistant - Wellness Center - Physician Practice

Hackensack Meridian Health • West Milford, NJ

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About The Position

Be a part of Hackensack Meridian Health's newest Ambulatory Health Venture! Hewitt Health and Wellness is a new state of the art medical facility that will provide high quality, convenient and easy access to all patient's health and wellness services under one roof. Offering access to primary care physicians, specialty physicians, lab, and imaging services for patients in our communities. HMH is seeking customer service oriented individuals to provide clinical and administrative care and to create the best possible patient experience. The Health and Wellness Center will be a multispecialty experience for our patients and team members. We are creating a team approach for the entire center where all resources will be shared. Some of the services in the center will be: Primary Care: Open 7 days a week, Cardiology, Pediatrics, OBGYN, Orthopedics, Gastroenterology, Radiology. Join the Hackensack Meridian Health and Wellness Center Team and be part of the magic of reimagined patient care. *The ideal candidate will have flexibility to work in any assigned practice location and work varied and rotating days/evening and weekends schedules.

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

• Flexible work schedule including varied and rotating days/evening and weekends.

What This Job Offers

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