Certified/Registered Medical Assistant

PEDIATRIC AFFILIATES P A•Brick Township, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

What it means to be a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant with Us We value our families we serve, our communities and our team members. As a CMA/RMA, you will assist medical providers in providing the highest level of quality patient care to include patient work-up, lab collection and procedures within your scope of practice. These duties are performed in accordance with federal, state and local regulations along with established priorities and procedures of the practice. Our Mission At our offices, we do our best each day to provide high quality, compassionate health care to the families in our communities, treating each child as our own. Our staff and providers strive to make each encounter pleasant and informative while respecting the time and individual needs of our patients and families. Benefits that Matter! Paid Time Off Matching 401K Annual Merit Increases Mental Health and Counseling Programs Dental and Orthodontic Coverage Vision Insurance Health Care with Low Premiums Short-term Disability Access to Virtual Health & Wellness What a day looks like as a Certified/Registered Medical Assistan

Requirements

Must have active RMA/CMA.
Must be CPR certified.
Ability to speak, read and write effectively.
Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines, in a detail-oriented manner.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a pediatric medical practice preferred.
Working knowledge of computer applications; prior experience with electronic medical records preferred.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient’s chart.
Instructs patients about medications and special diets as instructed by the medical provider.
Explains treatment procedures to patients.
Prepares patients for examination.
Assists the physician during patient exams.
Collects and prepares laboratory specimens.
Performs basic laboratory tests.
Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required.
Prepares and administers medications as directed by the physician.
Performs blood collection following established procedures and utilizing universal precautions in accordance with OSHA standards.
Removes sutures and changes dressings.
Maintain all logs and required checks in accordance with assigned duties. (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.).
Process messages from patients and front office staff to providers.
Meets position requirements and performs essential functions.
Completes all mandatory training as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates commitment to superior customer experiences with a service-oriented attitude.
Collaborates with others to coordinate care, resolve concerns, and address the needs of patients, family members, physicians and employees.
Considers patient and employee safety. Takes initiative to identify and eliminate risks.
Respects and considers patient rights to privacy and complies with all HIPAA guidelines for maintaining confidentiality.
Communicates professionally and appropriately at all times.
Builds strong working relationships with co-workers and other staff while recognizing individual talents and perspectives.
Identifies, analyzes and solves problems.
Accepts responsibility for decisions and actions.
Utilizes appropriate resources to effectively and successfully execute responsibilities.
Adheres to regulatory and company policies and procedures.