Med Assistant I - FT - Day - Institute for Neurosciences Lawrenceville NJ

Capital Health (US)•Lawrence, KS

19h•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Capital Health is hiring a Medical Assistant I for its Institute for Neurosciences in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. The role prepares patients for examinations, performs preliminary physical tests, collects specimens, assists providers, and supports clinical and clerical operations. The Medical Assistant documents patient information in electronic medical records, performs electrocardiograms and other point-of-care tests, administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, and may perform New Jersey Prescription Monitoring Program duties under the direction of a Licensed Independent Practitioner. The position also includes patient registration, scheduling, phone coverage, medical-record maintenance, front-office support, checkout and discharge processes, referrals, patient education, and insurance eligibility tasks. The employee coordinates professionally with providers, front-office personnel, and ancillary staff, and may be cross-trained for Patient Reception Representative duties or assigned to other Capital Health Medical Group practices as needed. Work is 40 scheduled hours per week, with an usual workday of eight hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of a post-secondary medical assisting education program accredited by an approved accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, with at least 330 clock hours of instruction.
Medical assisting education must include training in intramuscular and subcutaneous injections and instruction and demonstration in relevant anatomy and physiology, equipment selection, proper and sterile technique, hazards and complications, and emergency procedures.
Maintain current certification from an accepted certifying body or registration from American Medical Technologists (AMT), as specified in the posting.
AHA BLS; 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 while interfacing with patients, physicians, and staff.
Ability to multitask, maintain composure in stressful situations, and 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, maintain supplies and forms, and keep rooms stocked and organized.
Obtain laboratory specimens, select appropriate collection equipment, and verify specimen orders according to department policy.
Assist physicians, other staff, and Licensed Independent Practitioners as requested.
Perform electrocardiograms and other relevant tests, including point-of-care testing, in accordance with established policies, procedures, and universal precautions.
Interview patients, verify patient information, record medical histories, and confirm the purpose of visits.
Document medical information in electronic medical records, including medication and refill information and patient call documentation.
Perform clerical duties such as patient registration, answering phones, scheduling appointments, maintaining and filing medical records, organizing paperwork, and distributing reports.
Assist with front-office functions, including patient check-in and checkout, claim creation, discharge paperwork, referrals, patient education, appointments, and insurance eligibility.
Coordinate with front-office personnel and ancillary staff in a professional and positive manner and in accordance with policies and procedures.
Cross-train to perform Patient Reception Representative duties as needed.
Upload the notarized New Jersey Prescription Monitoring Program request-for-access form and a copy of the State-accepted Certified Medical Assistant certificate, and perform monitoring under the direction of the Licensed Independent Practitioner.
Administer subcutaneous or intramuscular injections in accordance with Capital Health policies.
Perform other assigned clinical and clerical duties that support primary health care and patient care management.
Work at other Capital Health Medical Group practices as needed.