Med Assistant II - FT - Day - Primary Care Lawrenceville NJ

Capital Health (US)•Lawrenceville, GA

8d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Capital Health is hiring a Medical Assistant II for its Primary Care practice in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. The role supports providers and staff in delivering primary health care and patient care management. Under provider and manager direction, the Medical Assistant performs clinical and clerical duties in accordance with Capital Health policies and applicable state laws. The position is full-time, with 40 scheduled hours per week and an eight-hour usual workday. The Medical Assistant prepares patients and examination rooms, collects vital signs and specimens, verifies specimen orders, and assists providers during patient encounters. The role also performs electrocardiograms, point-of-care testing, and subcutaneous or intramuscular injections; documents patient information in electronic medical records; and maintains supplies, forms, and records. Clerical and front-office work includes registration, phone calls, appointment scheduling, medical-record management, checkout and discharge paperwork, referrals, and insurance eligibility tasks. The employee is cross-trained to perform Patient Reception Representative duties and may be assigned to other Capital Health Medical Group practices as needed. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an approved post-secondary medical assisting program meeting the stated curriculum requirements, and current certification or registration from a recognized credentialing organization. AHA BLS is required; non-licensed employees must obtain it before the end of orientation. No minimum experience is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of a post-secondary medical assisting education program accredited by an accepted accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Medical assisting program must include at least 330 clock hours and training in intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, relevant anatomy and physiology, equipment selection, proper and sterile technique, hazards and complications, and emergency procedures.
Maintain current certification from an accepted certifying organization or registration from American Medical Technologists or another recognized 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.
Knowledge of insurance specifications and medical terminology.
Excellent problem-solving skills, phone etiquette, and ability to communicate effectively.
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, assist patients and colleagues, multitask, maintain composure in stressful situations, follow detailed instructions when preparing records, and attend work consistently and on time.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting patient history summaries.
Clean and prepare examination rooms and maintain appropriate supplies and forms.
Obtain laboratory specimens, select appropriate collection equipment, and verify specimen orders according to department policy.
Assist physicians and other staff, including assisting a Licensed Independent Practitioner as requested.
Perform electrocardiograms and other relevant tests, including point-of-care testing, in accordance with 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.
Perform clerical duties such as patient registration, answering phones, scheduling appointments, initiating and maintaining medical records, filing, 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 professionally with front-office personnel and ancillary staff while following policies and procedures.
Upload a notarized New Jersey Prescription Monitoring Program request form and a copy of the State-accepted Certified Medical Assistant certificate, and perform NJPMP monitoring under the direction of an LIP.
Perform subcutaneous and intramuscular injections in accordance with Capital Health policies.
Perform other clinical and clerical duties as assigned, including Patient Reception Representative duties and work at other Capital Health Medical Group practices as needed.