Medical Assistant Certified - Southern NJ
About The Position
The Certified Medical Assistant is a key member of the practice who creates a positive first impression and helps patients feel cared for. The role prepares patients for physician evaluations and assists clinical providers with examinations by obtaining and documenting vital signs and medical and social history, and updating electronic medical records. The position supports direct patient care, clinic workflow, appointment scheduling, exam-room readiness, supply management, and administrative duties. It also requires maintaining patient confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, infection-control requirements, and company policies. The role is based in Southern New Jersey, with the posting listing Voorhees Township, New Jersey.
Requirements
- At least 6 months of experience is required; at least 2 years of similar experience in a medical office is preferred.
- Certified or Registered Medical Assistant.
- CPR certification.
- Familiarity with EKG, phlebotomy, and patient care.
- Ability to use EHR and EMR systems.
- Knowledge of pre-authorizations and referrals.
- Ability to communicate medical information clearly to healthcare practitioners and/or the general public.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
- Good interpersonal skills, a sense of urgency, a proactive approach, and ownership of one's work.
- Dependability, a strong work ethic, and a high degree of personal integrity.
- Ability to handle frequent interruptions while interacting with others in a friendly manner.
- Constructive, helpful approach to working with others and accountability for one's actions.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of similar job experience in a medical office.
- Experience with Athena EHR/EMR.
Responsibilities
- Assist professional nursing staff with direct patient care, including preparing charts, taking temperatures, pulses, blood pressure and respirations, and performing screenings.
- Assist physicians by maintaining practice workflow, organizing exam rooms, maintaining and ordering supplies, and screening patient requests.
- Perform blood draws and point-of-care testing as directed by the provider.
- Observe and report patient reactions to treatments, symptoms, and complaints.
- Support timely appointments and reduce patient wait times.
- Schedule initial evaluations and follow-up appointments accurately, and process cancellations.
- Make appointment reminder calls professionally and courteously.
- Communicate effectively with patients, staff, and clinical providers.
- Prioritize duties and complete them accurately and on time.
- Maintain confidentiality, follow policies and procedures, and refer problems through appropriate channels.
- Obtain and enter patient history and chief complaints, and update medication lists in the electronic medical record.
- Maintain compliance with legal requirements, HIPAA, OSHA, and company policies.
- Perform office duties such as answering phones, faxing, filing, and greeting patients.
- Inventory, order, receive, sort, store, and restock supplies, including 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.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with automatic employer contribution.
- PTO and paid holidays.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Access to voluntary short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Access to additional life insurance.
- Access to wellness programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
