Medical Assistant Extern

Summit Health CityMD•Montclair, NJ

About The Position

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical , Village Medical at Home , Summit Health , CityMD, and Starling Physicians . When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care. Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com. The extern will shadow the preceptor when performing the below tasks, with permission from the patient:

Responsibilities

Assist with patient flow
Greet and escort patient throughout the facility with patient’s permission
Perform clerical tasks such as answering phones, burning CD’s, proper disposal of HPI
Restocking supplies
Proper handling of medical equipment
Practice Patient/Staff Experience initiatives
Learn Quality Control documentation
Taking Vital Signs
Performing EKGs
Height and weight measurements
Performing/observing point or care rapid testing
Perform Urinalysis, urine culture, pregnancy testing
Infection Control