Med Assistant I - FT - Day - Endocrinology Specialists Pennington NJ

Capital Health (US)•Fishersville, VA

2d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Capital Health is hiring a Medical Assistant I for its Endocrinology Specialists practice in Pennington, New Jersey. The position supports physicians and other staff in delivering primary and specialty health care. The medical assistant prepares patients and exam rooms, performs preliminary tests and point-of-care procedures, collects specimens, maintains supplies and records, and carries out clinical and clerical duties under the direction of a provider and manager and in accordance with Capital Health policies and applicable state laws. The role may be assigned to other Capital Health Medical Group practices as needed and is cross-trained to perform Patient Reception Representative duties. The position is full-time, scheduled for 40 hours per week, with an eight-hour usual workday on the day shift. The listed pay range is $18.57–$23.23. Compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, education, credentials, contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from a post-secondary medical assisting education program accredited by an approved accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; the program must include at least 330 clock hours and training in intramuscular and subcutaneous injections and related anatomy and physiology, equipment selection, 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 Basic Life Support certification; non-licensed employees must obtain it before the end of the orientation period.
No minimum experience required.
Excellent problem-solving skills and 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, maintain composure in stressful situations, prepare records according to detailed instructions, and attend work consistently and punctually.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting patient history summaries.
Clean and prepare exam rooms, obtain laboratory specimens, select appropriate collection equipment, and verify specimen orders according to department policy.
Assist physicians and other staff and assist licensed independent practitioners as requested.
Maintain appropriate supplies and forms for testing and maintain statistics as assigned.
Perform clerical duties, including patient registration, answering phones, scheduling appointments, initiating and maintaining medical records, filing records, and distributing reports promptly.
Perform electrocardiograms and other relevant tests, including point-of-care testing, in accordance with established policies, procedures, and universal precautions.
Interview patients, record medical history, and confirm 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 while following policies and procedures that support patient service.
Assist with front-office functions as assigned, including check-in and checkout, claim creation, discharge paperwork, referrals, patient education, appointments, and insurance eligibility.
Perform selected clinical and clerical duties supporting health care delivery and patient care management at Capital Health offices, under provider and manager direction and in accordance with organizational objectives, policies, and applicable state laws.
Perform Patient Reception Representative duties as needed after cross-training.
Upload a notarized New Jersey Prescription Monitoring Program 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 or intramuscular injections in accordance with Capital Health policies.
Perform other duties as assigned; staff in primary or specialty care offices may be assigned to other Capital Health Medical Group practices as needed.