Medical Assistant Certified

CareAbout•Cherry Hill, NJ

7d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant is a key member of the practice who creates a positive first impression and helps patients feel cared for. The role prepares patients for provider evaluations and assists with examinations by obtaining and documenting vital signs, medical and social history, and updates to electronic medical records (EMR). The position supports professional nursing staff and physicians with direct patient care, practice workflow, scheduling, examination-room preparation, supplies, patient screening, and administrative duties. It also involves following clinical and office procedures, maintaining patient confidentiality and a safe work environment, and complying with HIPAA, OSHA, and company policies.

Requirements

At least 6 months of experience in a similar medical office role; two or more years of similar experience is preferred.
Certified or Registered Medical Assistant.
CPR certification.
Familiarity with EKG, phlebotomy, and patient care.
Experience using EHR and EMR systems.
Knowledge of pre-authorizations and referrals.
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 one’s work.
Dependability, a strong work ethic, and a high degree of personal integrity.
Ability to handle frequent interruptions while maintaining friendly interactions.
A helpful and constructive approach to working with others toward positive outcomes.
Ability to take responsibility and be accountable for one’s actions.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of similar job experience in a medical office.
Experience with Athena EHR/EMR.

Responsibilities

Assist professional nursing staff by providing direct patient care, preparing charts, taking temperatures, pulses, blood pressure and respiration, performing screenings, and completing other assigned duties.
Support physicians by maintaining practice workflow, organizing exam rooms, maintaining and ordering supplies, and screening patient requests.
Perform blood draws and point-of-care testing as directed by a provider.
Follow instructions and report observations, symptoms indicative of patient reactions to treatments, and patient complaints.
Manage practice workflow to support timely appointments and reduce patient wait times.
Assist with scheduling accurate initial evaluations, follow-up appointments, and cancellations.
Make appointment reminder calls professionally and courteously.
Communicate effectively with patients and staff through oral, listening, and written communication.
Prioritize duties and complete work accurately and promptly.
Maintain confidentiality, update knowledge, 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, company policies, infection-control standards, and safety guidelines.
Perform office duties such as answering phones, faxing, filing, greeting patients, and other administrative tasks.
Manage supplies by inventorying stock, placing orders, verifying deliveries, sorting and storing supplies, and restocking exam and procedure rooms.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following established standards, procedures, and legal regulations.
Complete other duties requested by providers, coordinators, and management in accordance with office procedures and policies.
Take ownership of assigned work and identify opportunities to add value to the practice.