IMG Medical Assistant - Pulmonary Woodbury - FT Day

Inspira Health • Woodbury, NJ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

A nonexempt position responsible for performing a variety of clinical and clerical duties while adhering to Inspira Health Network’s Mission, Vision, and Values. These duties include but are not limited to providing clinical and supportive services to patients, providers, and staff, greeting patients, creating or verifying, and updating patient insurance information. Specimen collection, injections/vaccines, entering appropriate information into state database, preparing for exams (including complete vital signs), patient history collection, performing screening procedures per provider guidelines, relaying instructions to patients, and assisting with other specific practice procedures. Required to follow IMG workflow and guidelines, to include participation in daily practice huddles. May be assigned to cover other IMG offices based on staffing needs. Must have the ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures. Must maintain a pleasant and professional image and demonstrate compassion and empathy when dealing with others. Must acquire the ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks in a timely manner.
Education & Experience:
High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred.
Medical assistant diploma and certification from an accredited vocational institution or a community college required.
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in a Medical Practice preferred.
Phlebotomy and EKG experience strongly preferred.
Experience with drug administration, specifically with vaccine and medication injections preferred.
Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience preferred.
Certification/Licensure:
Active Medical Assistant Certification or Registry required.
Must possess an active AHA Healthcare Provider CPR/ BLS certification.

Requirements

• Medical assistant diploma and certification from an accredited vocational institution or a community college required.
• Active Medical Assistant Certification or Registry required.
• Must possess an active AHA Healthcare Provider CPR/ BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in a Medical Practice preferred.
• Phlebotomy and EKG experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with drug administration, specifically with vaccine and medication injections preferred.
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains, verifies, and records health history of patients. Gathers pertinent health data through physical assessments and biological samples. Collects specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Provides basic patient care as ordered. Administers medications and treatments as directed. Assists other health care professionals in performing exams, diagnostic procedures and treatments, and minor medical procedures. Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines and confidentiality policies.
• Documents assessments, interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed, and test results in medical records.
• Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician advice/instructions.
• Ability to use manual dexterity to perform medical treatments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and diverse patient populations.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations for drug dosages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees