Med Assistant I - FT - Day - Cardiology Specialists Lawrenceville NJ

Capital Health (US)•Lawrenceville, GA

2d•$19 - $23

About The Position

Capital Health is seeking a Medical Assistant I for its Cardiology Specialists office in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. The position prepares patients for examinations, takes and reports basic physical measurements and patient history, obtains specimens, and assists physicians and other staff. Duties include preparing and maintaining examination rooms, supplies, forms, and testing equipment; verifying specimen orders; performing electrocardiograms and other tests, including point-of-care testing; and administering subcutaneous and intramuscular injections in accordance with Capital Health policies and applicable procedures. The Medical Assistant documents clinical information in electronic medical records, including medication and refill information and patient call documentation. The role also performs clerical and front-office work such as registration, answering phones, scheduling, maintaining medical records, distributing reports, checkout and discharge paperwork, referrals, patient education, appointments, and insurance eligibility tasks. The employee coordinates with front-office and ancillary staff, is cross-trained for Patient Reception Representative duties, and may be assigned to other Capital Health Medical Group practices as needed. NJPMP monitoring is performed under the direction of a Licensed Independent Practitioner after completing the required access documentation. Other duties may be assigned. The position is full-time, scheduled for 40 hours per week, with an 8-hour usual workday and a day schedule. The listed pay range is $18.57–$23.23. The role is eligible for the benefits described in the posting, including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings, insurance, paid time off, and other voluntary benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an eligible, accredited post-secondary medical assisting education program recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or an accepted successor accrediting body. The program must include at least 330 clock hours of instruction and training in intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, including relevant anatomy and physiology, equipment selection, proper and sterile technique, hazards and complications, and emergency procedures.
Maintain current certification from an accepted medical assistant certifying body, or registration from American Medical Technologists, or another certifying body approved by the board.
AHA BLS certification; non-licensed employees must obtain it before the end of the orientation period.
No minimum experience required.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of insurance specifications and medical terminology.
Excellent phone etiquette and effective communication skills.
Basic computer and data-entry skills and knowledge of medical record management.
Willingness to accept delegation from RNs and LPNs.
Ability to cooperate, be flexible, and assist when interacting with patients, physicians, and staff.
Ability to multitask and maintain composure in stressful situations.
Ability to prepare records according to detailed instructions.
Consistent and timely attendance.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting patient history summaries.
Clean and prepare examination rooms; obtain laboratory specimens; select appropriate collection equipment; and verify specimen orders according to department policy.
Assist physicians and other staff, including licensed independent practitioners, as requested.
Maintain appropriate levels of supplies and forms for testing and maintain statistics as assigned.
Perform clerical duties, including patient registration, answering phones, scheduling appointments, initiating, maintaining, and filing medical records, and distributing reports in a timely manner.
Perform electrocardiograms and other relevant tests, including point-of-care testing, according to established policies, procedures, and universal precautions.
Verify patient information by interviewing patients, recording medical history, and confirming the purpose of visits.
Document medical information in electronic medical records, including medication and refill information and patient call documentation; keep rooms stocked and organized; and organize paperwork and filing.
Coordinate professionally and positively with front-office personnel and ancillary staff in accordance with policies and procedures.
Assist with front-office functions as assigned, including checkout and check-in, claim creation, discharge paperwork, referrals, patient education, appointments, and insurance eligibility.
Perform selected clinical and clerical duties that support primary health care and patient care management under provider and manager direction and in accordance with Capital Health policies and applicable state laws.
Cross-train to perform Patient Reception Representative duties as needed.
Upload a notarized NJPMP request-for-access form and a copy of the state-accepted Certified Medical Assistant certificate, and perform NJPMP monitoring under the direction of a Licensed Independent Practitioner.
Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections in accordance with Capital Health policies.
Perform other duties as assigned and work at other Capital Health Medical Group practices as needed.