Certified Medical Assistant

New Jersey Urology•Mount Laurel, NJ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This nonexempt position performs a variety of clinical and administrative duties depending on the setting, which may include a small clinic, large medical practice, multi-clinic, or specialty office. The Medical Assistant supports physicians with patient care and handles clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. The role also provides patients with information to help them use and benefit from clinical services, and may be assigned to a specific medical specialty department. Clinical duties may vary according to state law and can include preparing patients and exam rooms, collecting histories and specimens, performing screenings and tests, assisting with procedures, administering medications, and maintaining infection control. The Medical Assistant must adhere to the medical assistant scope of practice in the laboratory. The position operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and a medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or completion of a community college course in medical assisting.
At least one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant, or documented evidence of an externship completed in a medical office.
Current experience with electrocardiograms (EKG), vital signs, venipuncture, capillary procedures, and injections.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
Thorough knowledge of computer information systems.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequently standing, walking, sitting, using hands to handle or feel, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and talking or hearing; frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

A certificate indicating a passing grade for the relevant specialty, such as a pediatric medical assistant exam, when working in a specialty department.

Responsibilities

Check schedules and organize patient flow; accompany patients to exam or procedure rooms and assist with walking, transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and exam preparation.
Collect patient histories and perform screenings according to provider guidelines.
Assist physicians and nurses with procedures, chart patient information, relay instructions to patients and families, answer calls, and provide pertinent information.
Send and receive patient medical records; obtain laboratory and X-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information; complete forms and requisitions; schedule appointments; verify insurance coverage and demographics; and maintain complete, appropriately filed charts.
Set up instruments and equipment according to department protocols; clean exam and procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between visits; maintain infection control; clean sterilizers according to the maintenance program and keep records; order, sort, and store supplies; and restock rooms.
Respect and promote patient rights, respond appropriately to emergency codes, and share patient or staff problems with the immediate supervisor.
Perform clinical medical assisting duties as permitted by state law, which may include asepsis, sterilization, instrument wrapping and autoclaving; taking vital signs and measurements; preparing for physical examinations; clinical pharmacology; medication administration, including injections; verifying prescriptions against physician orders; assisting with minor surgery and pre- and post-surgical care; applying dressings and removing sutures; and biohazard waste disposal and monitoring.
Provide therapeutic modalities and instruct patients on assistive devices, body mechanics, and home care.
Perform laboratory procedures in accordance with OSHA guidelines, quality-control methods, and CLIA-waived testing requirements, including capillary punctures, venipunctures, and handling urine, throat, vaginal, stool, and sputum specimens.
Perform electrocardiography, including mounting, emergency triage, and first aid.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel primarily locally during the business day; some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.