Lead Certified Medical Asst., Full Time, Days - AMG Family Medicine - Freehold

Atlantic Health•Freehold, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure functionality of practice operations to provide excellent patient care. Ensures medical facilities run smoothly, and works in a clerical, administrative, or clinical capacity, and may even be asked to perform more specialized tasks. Principal Accountabilities: (including but not limited to) Handles patient intake, updates medical records, and administers appropriate screening tools. Trains MA staff in the use of current and future monitoring equipment and equipment upgrades Consults with the nurse coordinator/manager in response to patient and physician complaints, following through to resolution Delegates responsibilities to Certified Medical Assistant staff to develop their potential and follows up on performance. Records medical information and test results, conducts patient interviews, takes and records vital signs, collects specimens, and administers medication under physician supervision. Taking vital signs: Typically performed before a patient sees a doctor to establish a baseline for future exams Assisting with examinations: Working closely with physicians to perform clinical tasks Collecting and preparing laboratory samples: Instructing patients on how to collect samples or drawing blood Excellent Communication, Work Ethic, Active Listening, Adaptability to working in fast-paced environment, and always hold upmost professionalism. Strong written and communication skills Maintaining medical records: Recording patient medical histories and vital signs in the computer system Cleaning patient rooms: Sanitizing and reorganizing patient rooms between visits Prepping examination rooms: Ensuring the exam room is ready for the patient, including disinfecting equipment and stocking supplies Provides emotional support related to the patient's clinical situation in accordance with the patient's plan of care. Assists with referrals of patients to the appropriate specialist for diagnosis or treatment. Performs other related duties as assigned. EPIC or similar EMR system Coordinate the scheduling of MA/CMAs to ensure adequate coverage for clinical operations and patient flow. Able to perform Blood draw, EKG as needed Expert ability to work within computer systems Ability to stand a minimum of 6 hours a day

Requirements

Excellent Communication
Work Ethic
Active Listening
Adaptability to working in fast-paced environment
Professionalism
Strong written and communication skills
Expert ability to work within computer systems
Ability to stand a minimum of 6 hours a day

Responsibilities

Handles patient intake, updates medical records, and administers appropriate screening tools.
Trains MA staff in the use of current and future monitoring equipment and equipment upgrades
Consults with the nurse coordinator/manager in response to patient and physician complaints, following through to resolution
Delegates responsibilities to Certified Medical Assistant staff to develop their potential and follows up on performance.
Records medical information and test results, conducts patient interviews, takes and records vital signs, collects specimens, and administers medication under physician supervision.
Taking vital signs
Assisting with examinations
Collecting and preparing laboratory samples
Maintaining medical records
Cleaning patient rooms
Prepping examination rooms
Provides emotional support related to the patient's clinical situation in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
Assists with referrals of patients to the appropriate specialist for diagnosis or treatment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Coordinate the scheduling of MA/CMAs to ensure adequate coverage for clinical operations and patient flow.
Able to perform Blood draw, EKG as needed