Certified Medical Assistant - Central NJ locations

CareAbout•Point Pleasant, NJ

5d•$17 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant is a key member of the practice team, creating a positive first impression and helping patients feel cared for. The role prepares patients for provider evaluations and supports clinical providers during examinations by obtaining and documenting vital signs, gathering medical and social history, and updating electronic medical records. The position also supports practice workflow, scheduling, patient communications, office administration, and supply management while maintaining confidentiality, infection-control standards, and compliance with applicable requirements and company policies.

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.
Experience with EHR and EMR systems.
Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Good interpersonal skills, a sense of urgency, proactivity, and ownership of work.
Dependability, a strong work ethic, and a high degree of personal integrity.
Ability to handle continual interruptions while maintaining friendly interactions.
Constructive, collaborative approach to working with others and taking responsibility for one's actions.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of similar experience in a medical office.
Experience with Athena EHR/EMR.
Knowledge of pre-authorizations and referrals.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in support of professional nursing staff, including preparing charts, taking temperatures, pulse, blood pressure, and respiration, and performing screenings.
Support physicians by maintaining practice workflow, organizing examination rooms, maintaining and ordering supplies, screening patient requests, and performing blood draws and point-of-care testing as directed by a provider.
Follow instructions and report observations, symptoms related to patient reactions to treatment, and patient complaints.
Support timely appointments and reduce patient wait times to see providers.
Schedule initial evaluations, follow-up appointments, and cancellations accurately.
Make appointment reminder calls professionally and courteously.
Communicate effectively with patients, staff, and providers through oral, listening, and written communication.
Prioritize duties and complete work accurately and on time.
Maintain confidentiality, exercise responsible judgment, keep knowledge current, refer problems through appropriate channels, and follow policies and procedures.
Obtain and enter patient history and chief complaints and update medication lists in the electronic medical record.
Comply with legal requirements, HIPAA, OSHA, and company policies.
Perform office duties such as answering phones, faxing, filing, greeting patients, and other administrative tasks.
Manage supplies by inventorying stock, placing orders, verifying receipts, sorting and storing supplies, and restocking examination and procedure rooms.
Maintain a safe, secure, healthy work environment and follow safety, infection-control, and confidentiality standards.
Perform other duties requested by providers, coordinators, and management in accordance with office procedures and policies.
Take ownership of work, respond to new and different requests, and identify opportunities to add value.