Certified/Registered Medical Assistant Full-Time

Physician Specialists of Northern Jersey•Paramus, NJ

2d•$26

About The Position

We are a Multi-Specialty Independent Practice specializing in Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine and Rheumatology looking for an enthusiastic full time (35-40 hours per week) Registered/Certified Medical Assistant. Candidate will be cross-trained in all specialties. Job duties to include all as described below. Pulmonary function testing experience a plus or candidate will be trained. THE CORE HOURS FOR THIS POSITION ARE MONDAY - FRIDAY FROM 9AM TO 5PM (NON-NEGOTIABLE). Candidate must be flexible to work at least 1 late night per week until about 6pm. Must be a team player and have a minimum of 2 years clinical experience in a medical office setting. Certified/Registered Medical Assistant Job Description/Duties: - Handling Physician’s clinical floor - Bringing patients into the exam rooms - Taking and recording all vital signs - Preparing patient charts for Physicians including entering patient medical and social history into EMR, accurate and detailed medication list reconciliation. - Answering/triaging clinical phone lines and pharmacy inquiries - Obtaining prior authorizations for medications and sending prescription refills - Setting up home sleep studies and devices - Following up with DME companies regarding various medical equipment and supplies - Performing pulmonary function tests, flow volume loops and Feno tests - Assisting with Thoracentesis Procedures - Administering various vaccines and a wide range of subcutaneous biologic injections - Preparing corticosteroid injections for the physician - Performing EKGs - Performing COVID-19/Viral swabbing as needed - Performing PT/INR, Urinalysis dipstick tests and Rapid Strep tests as needed - Obtaining test results from outside facilities - Scanning Documents into EMR - Completing disability forms and other clinical paperwork as assigned - Scheduling appointments - Cleaning, organizing and stocking exam rooms - Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment - Dispose of medical waste according to established procedures

Requirements

Valid CMA Certification
Experience in a medical office setting
Experience administering vaccines and subcutaneous injections
Medical Knowledge: medications and diagnoses
Must be a team player and have a minimum of 2 years clinical experience in a medical office setting.

Nice To Haves

Pulmonary function testing experience a plus or candidate will be trained.

Responsibilities

Handling Physician’s clinical floor
Bringing patients into the exam rooms
Taking and recording all vital signs
Preparing patient charts for Physicians including entering patient medical and social history into EMR, accurate and detailed medication list reconciliation.
Answering/triaging clinical phone lines and pharmacy inquiries
Obtaining prior authorizations for medications and sending prescription refills
Setting up home sleep studies and devices
Following up with DME companies regarding various medical equipment and supplies
Performing pulmonary function tests, flow volume loops and Feno tests
Assisting with Thoracentesis Procedures
Administering various vaccines and a wide range of subcutaneous biologic injections
Preparing corticosteroid injections for the physician
Performing EKGs
Performing COVID-19/Viral swabbing as needed
Performing PT/INR, Urinalysis dipstick tests and Rapid Strep tests as needed
Obtaining test results from outside facilities
Scanning Documents into EMR
Completing disability forms and other clinical paperwork as assigned
Scheduling appointments
Cleaning, organizing and stocking exam rooms
Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment
Dispose of medical waste according to established procedures