Certified Medical Assistant
About The Position
Cooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional; three urgent care facilities; nearly 30 primary care and specialty care offices in multiple locations throughout Cape May County; The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional; the Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper, Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care, lab, and physical therapy services. The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for setting up the patient in the exam room, performing and documenting vital signs (manual BPs), EKGs, reconciliation of medications, reason for visit, health care concern, interviewing/discussing with the patient changes in patient’s health since last visit, assisting the provider with minor surgical procedures, and preparing appropriate medications for injections. This role also includes responsibility for phone messages, faxes, and Medical Reception duties as needed.
Requirements
- Knowledge of medical insurance terminology
- Computer skills for scheduling
- Familiarity of general office procedures and equipment
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Certified Medical Assistant
Responsibilities
- Setting up the patient in the exam room
- Perform and Document: Vital signs (manual BPs), EKGs
- Reconciliation of medications
- Reason for visit, health care concern
- Interview/Discuss with patient changes in patient’s health since last visit
- Assist the provider with minor surgical procedures
- Prepare appropriate medications for injections
- Responsible for phone messages, faxes, and Medical Reception responsibilities as needed
Benefits
- Competitive rates and compensation programs
- Comprehensive employee benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement
- On-site Early Education Center (employee discount)
- Attractive working conditions
- Chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
