Med Assistant II - FT - Day - Gastroenterology Specialists Bordentown NJ

Capital Health (US)•Newtown, PA

2d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Capital Health is hiring a Medical Assistant II for its Gastroenterology Specialists practice in Bordentown, New Jersey. The role supports providers and staff with clinical, clerical, and patient-service duties in accordance with Capital Health policies and applicable state laws. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, with an usual workday of 8 hours. The Medical Assistant prepares patients for examination, gathers vital signs and patient history, prepares examination rooms, collects specimens, performs electrocardiograms and other relevant tests, and administers subcutaneous or intramuscular injections. The role also documents information in electronic medical records, maintains supplies and records, and performs front-office duties, including registration, scheduling, phone support, checkout, referrals, and insurance eligibility tasks. The employee may be cross-trained for Patient Reception Representative duties and assigned to other Capital Health Medical Group practices as needed. The position requires completion of an accredited post-secondary medical assisting education program with at least 330 clock hours of instruction, including injection training, and current certification or registration from an approved organization. No minimum experience is required. AHA BLS certification is required; non-licensed employees must obtain it before the end of orientation.

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.
The medical assisting education program must include at least 330 clock hours and training in intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, including relevant anatomy and physiology, equipment selection, sterile technique, hazards and complications, and emergency procedures.
Maintain current certification from an approved certifying organization or registration from an approved organization.
AHA BLS certification; non-licensed employees must obtain it before the end of the orientation period.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of insurance specifications and medical terminology.
Excellent phone etiquette and ability to communicate effectively.
Basic computer, data-entry, and medical-record-management skills.
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 in accordance with 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 and maintain appropriate supplies and forms for testing.
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.
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 history, 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, including patient registration, answering phones, scheduling appointments, initiating and maintaining medical records, filing, and distributing reports.
Coordinate professionally with front-office personnel and ancillary staff in support of patient service.
Assist with front-office functions, including check-in and checkout, claim creation, discharge paperwork, referrals, patient education, appointments, and insurance eligibility.
Perform subcutaneous or intramuscular injections in accordance with Capital Health policies.
Upload the notarized NJPMP access request form and a copy of the state-accepted Certified Medical Assistant certificate, and perform NJPMP monitoring under the direction of a Licensed Independent Practitioner.
Cross-train for Patient Reception Representative duties as needed.
Perform other selected clinical and clerical duties and other assigned duties; employees in Primary Care or Specialty Care offices may be assigned to other Capital Health Medical Group practices as needed.