Med Assistant II - FT - Day - Pulmonology Specialists Pennington NJ

Capital Health•Hopewell, NJ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Capital Health is seeking a Medical Assistant II for their Pulmonology Specialists office in Pennington, NJ. This role is responsible for preparing patients for examinations by performing preliminary physical tests, taking vital signs, and recording patient history. The Medical Assistant II will also obtain lab specimens, assist physicians and staff, select appropriate equipment, and verify specimen orders. They will prepare exam rooms, maintain supply levels, and perform clerical duties such as patient registration, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and managing medical records. The position also involves performing electrocardiograms and other relevant tests, documenting medical information in electronic health records, and coordinating with front office and ancillary staff. Additional duties may include assisting with front office functions like check-out/in, claim creation, and patient education. The role requires cross-training for Patient Reception Rep duties and performing NJPMP monitoring under direction. Injections (subcutaneous or intramuscular) are also part of the responsibilities. This is a full-time, day shift position with a scheduled weekly hour of 40.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of a post-secondary medical assisting education program accredited by the National Healthcare Association (NHA), or its successor, The Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association (CAHEA), or its successor; Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), or its successor; or any accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The educational program shall include, at a minimum, 330 clock hours of instruction and shall encompass training in the administration of intramuscular and subcutaneous injections and instruction and demonstration in: pertinent anatomy and physiology appropriate to injection procedures; choice of equipment; proper technique, including sterile technique; hazards and complications; and emergency procedures.
Must maintain current certification from the Certifying Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), the National Certification Medical Association (NCMA), or registration from the American Medical Technologists (AMT), or any other recognized certifying body approved by the board.
No minimum experience required.
AHA BLS. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period.
Excellent problem solving skills.
Knowledge of insurance specifications and medical terminology.
Excellent phone etiquette and ability to communicate effectively.
Knowledge of medical terminology, basic computer and data entry skills; and medical record management.
Willing to take delegation from RNs/LPNs.
Ability to exhibit cooperation, flexibility, and provide assistance when interfacing with patients, physician and staff.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions.
Consistency and timeliness in attendance.

Responsibilities

Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary.
Cleans exam rooms, obtains lab specimens.
Assists the physicians and other staff as needed.
Selects appropriate equipment prior to collection to streamline process.
Verifies specimen orders per department policy.
Prepares exam rooms for patient encounters and assists LIP as requested.
Maintains appropriate levels of supplies and all relevant forms for any testing performed and maintains statistics as assigned.
Performs thoroughly all clerical duties as needed, including but not limited to patient registration, answering phones, scheduling appointments, initiating, maintaining and filing medical records and timely distribution of reports.
Performs electrocardiograms and other relevant tests including point of care testing following established policies and procedures and universal precautions.
Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.
Documents medical information in electronic medical records including medication and refill information and patient call documentation, keeps rooms stocked and organized.
Organizes paperwork and filing.
Coordinates with front office personnel and ancillary staff in professional and positive manner in adherence of policies and procedures in support of patient service.
Assists in front office functions as assigned including but not limited to: Checkout/in duties with claim creation and assuring complete process of discharge paperwork, referrals, patient education, appointments, insurance eligibility etc.
Performs other selected clinical and clerical duties that assist in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management within any CH office location under the direction of a provider and manager in accordance with the objectives and policies of Capital Health (CH) and respective state laws governing such action and activities.
Cross-trained to perform Patient Reception Rep job duties as needed.
Performs NJPMP monitoring under the direction of the LIP (Licensed Independent Practitioner).
Performs injections, subcutaneous or intramuscular; performs duties in accordance with Capital Health policies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Incumbents working in Primary Care or Specialty Care offices may be assigned to other Capital Health Medical Group Practices as needed.