Certified Medical Assistant

Rockhill Orthopaedic, PC•Summit, NJ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting physicians and the clinical team in the evaluation, management, and delivery of professional medical care in a busy multi-specialty practice. The person in this role will perform a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization, and communication. This position will have the opportunity to make a difference in our patients’ clinic experience; we are looking for someone who has a positive attitude, strong customer service skills and is eager to be a team player.

Requirements

Knowledge of healthcare regulations and preventative measures (HIPAA confidentiality, infection control, etc.).
Candidate must be able to function in a team setting, be detail oriented, possesses excellent customer service skills, and be flexible as needs arise.
Medical Assistant Certification required: National Association for Health Professionals; National Health career Association; American Medical Technologists; American Association of Medical Assistants.
Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Medical Assistant program through an accredited organization preferred.
Experience and training as a medical assistant with demonstration of appropriate competencies may be accepted in lieu of completion of medical assistant program.
Minimum two years of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant preferred; orthopaedics experience preferred.
Prior experience working with EPIC a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and choreograph patient care, room patients and prepare them for examination -take vitals and health history.
Pre-plan the daily patient schedule; have all documentation, supplies, etc. ready for the provider.
Documenting history; recording and reporting pertinent observations and patient reactions to staff, as appropriate; documenting lab procedures and ensuring follow up on results and documents all care provided to the patient utilizing the EMR system and scan/download documents
Speak with patients regarding scheduled tests and test results as indicated from charts after review by physician.
Make telephone calls to patients regarding physician orders and/or prescription medications ordered by the physician.
Assist with cast/splint removal, suture removal and/or dressing changes.
Explain procedures/surgeries, tests and care preparation as needed for adequate patient education.
Sterilize equipment before and after treatment and properly dispose used containers and items.
Respond to phone calls/requests from patients, pharmacies, hospitals, nursing homes and other medical offices.
Assist providers with special procedures and examinations as needed.
Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stock assigned areas and ensure par levels of supplies are maintained.