Med Assistant II - FT - Day - OB/GYN Princeton NJ

Capital Health (US)•Princeton, TX

2d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Capital Health is hiring a Medical Assistant II for its OB/GYN practice in Princeton, New Jersey. The Medical Assistant prepares exam rooms and patients for visits, assists providers during examinations, reviews charts and records patient histories, medications, vital signs, and visit information. The role also supports patient equipment downloads, medication reconciliation, clerical and registration work, electronic medical record and scheduling systems, and patient paperwork. The Medical Assistant maintains clean, stocked exam rooms and follows infection-control procedures. The position is cross-trained to perform Patient Reception Representative duties and may support other Capital Health Medical Group practices as needed. Duties are performed under the direction of a provider and manager, in accordance with Capital Health policies and applicable state laws. The schedule is 40 hours per week, with an usual workday of 8 hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of work experience as a medical assistant, EMT, or in another direct patient care-related role; a current nursing student who has completed two clinical semesters in an accredited nursing program will also be considered.
AHA BLS certification; non-licensed employees must obtain it before the end of the orientation period.
Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
Ability to document and maintain patient care records.
Knowledge of vital signs, medical terminology, basic computer and data-entry skills, and medical record management.

Responsibilities

Prepare exam rooms and assist providers as requested.
Direct patients to examination rooms and help prepare them for examinations, including assistance with clothing and getting on or off the examination table.
Notify providers when patients arrive and are ready for examination, and assist providers with patient examinations.
Review charts before appointments to confirm requested laboratory work and diagnostic procedures are complete and reports are available to providers.
Accurately record medical history, current medications, treatments, problem lists, vital signs, and reasons for visits.
Assist with patient equipment downloads using medical device software and print reports for provider review.
Assist with medication reconciliation and document patient medications accurately.
Perform clerical duties such as patient registration, billing, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and managing medical records.
Clean, disinfect, and pasteurize equipment, documenting the work according to standardized protocols.
Communicate accurate patient information appropriate to the patient's disorder.
Enter data in registration, electronic medical record, database, and scheduling systems according to established procedures.
Help patients complete required paperwork and questionnaires.
Clean and restock exam rooms after each patient and practice proper infection-control techniques.
Perform Patient Reception Representative duties as needed.
Perform other selected clinical and clerical duties supporting primary health care and patient care management, including at other Capital Health Medical Group practices as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.