Certified Medical Assistant

Consensus Health•Somerset, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant supports clinical and administrative operations in a medical practice, helping patients feel cared for and preparing them for provider evaluations. The role assists clinical providers with examinations by obtaining and documenting vital signs, patient history, and other information in electronic medical records. It also supports practice workflow, patient scheduling, exam-room readiness, supplies, and general office duties while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with applicable requirements and office policies.

Requirements

At least 6 months of experience is required; at least 2 years of similar medical-office experience is preferred.
Certified or Registered Medical Assistant.
CPR certified.
Familiarity with EKG, phlebotomy, and patient care.
Experience with EHR and EMR systems.
Knowledge of pre-authorizations and referrals.
Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Good interpersonal skills, a sense of urgency, proactivity, and ownership of work.
Dependability, a strong work ethic, and a high degree of personal integrity.
Ability to handle frequent interruptions while maintaining friendly interactions.
Helpful and constructive approach to working with others to achieve positive outcomes.
Accountability and responsibility for one's actions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Sleep Medicine.
Experience with Athena EHR/EMR.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in support of professional nursing staff.
Prepare charts and obtain temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration, screening information, and other assigned patient measurements.
Assist physicians with practice workflow, exam-room organization, supplies, patient-request screening, blood draws, and point-of-care testing as directed by a provider.
Report observations, symptoms, treatment reactions, and patient complaints to appropriate staff.
Help ensure timely appointments and reduce patient wait times.
Schedule initial evaluations and follow-up appointments, and process cancellations accurately.
Make appointment reminder calls professionally and courteously.
Communicate effectively with patients and staff through oral, listening, and written communication.
Prioritize duties and complete work accurately and promptly.
Maintain confidentiality, exercise responsible judgment, update knowledge, refer problems through appropriate channels, and follow policies and procedures.
Obtain and enter patient history and chief complaints, and update medication lists in the electronic medical record.
Comply with legal requirements, HIPAA, OSHA, and company policies.
Perform office duties such as answering phones, faxing, filing, and greeting patients.
Inventory and restock supplies, place orders, verify deliveries, and organize and store supplies; restock exam and procedure rooms.
Maintain a safe, secure, healthy work environment and follow infection-control and safety guidelines.
Perform other duties as requested by providers, coordinators, and management, in accordance with office procedures and policies.
Take ownership of assigned work and explore opportunities to add value to the practice.