Medical Assistant - Endocrinology - Physician Practice

Hackensack Meridian Health • Edison, NJ

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant at Hackensack Meridian Health plays a crucial role in supporting physicians and ensuring high-quality patient care. This position involves a variety of clinical tasks, patient interactions, and administrative duties, all aimed at enhancing the patient experience and maintaining a safe and efficient healthcare environment.

Requirements

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with varying populations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of computerized processes and data entry procedures

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 2-3 years experience as a Medical Assistant preferred

Responsibilities

• Measuring and recording vital signs
• Recording patient interview, history and chief complaint
• Providing patient education regarding office policies, medications, management of diseases, home treatments, and special diets
• Assisting the physician with exams and minor office surgery
• Preparing patients for examinations and performing routine screening tests
• Changing dressings, applying bandages, removing sutures, and performing other first aid procedures
• Using CPR skills when required
• Maintaining supplies, equipment, stocking, and sterilization of instruments
• Practicing OSHA safety standards
• Performing accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times
• Triage patient phone calls/review prescriptions with patients as directed by the physician
• Performing Phlebotomy
• Adhering to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior
• Lifting a minimum of 5 lbs., pushing and pulling a minimum of 5 lbs., and standing a minimum of 1 hour a day.

Benefits

• Part-time position with benefits
• Flexible shift hours
• On-call commitment required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED