Certified Medical Assistant - Urology - Physician Practice

Hackensack Meridian Health•Stafford Township, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant assists in providing clinical care to select patients under the supervision of a professional nurse or licensed medical practitioner and provides clerical office assistance. The position is in a urology physician practice, works 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and requires travel between the Little Egg Harbour and Manahawkin offices.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, such as a GED.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to interact effectively and supportively with varying populations.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of computerized processes and data-entry procedures.
Current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Registered Medical Assistant, National Certified Medical Assistant, Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant, or Registered Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist.
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
Ability to lift at least 5 pounds, push and pull at least 5 pounds, and stand for at least 1 hour per day.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Responsibilities

Prepare examination and treatment rooms, supplies, and instruments.
Prepare patients for physician visits and examinations, assisting as directed.
Take patients’ vital signs and record them in the medical chart.
Understand the proper function and care of special equipment.
Perform EKG, PFT, audiometry, and Titmus tests as indicated after completing a performance evaluation checklist.
Perform UDS, BAT, phlebotomy, and other laboratory testing as indicated after completing a performance evaluation checklist.
Maintain records by completing patient records as directed and filing records and reports.
Assist with collections and billing procedures as needed.
Use computer software to maintain office systems.
Identify and respond to confidentiality issues.
Identify the needs of the patient population served and adapt care to patients’ age, culture, language, hearing, visual, developmental, educational, and literacy needs.
Communicate with patients, parents, and/or primary caregivers at their appropriate level.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.