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

Capital Health (US)•Nottingham, NH

10d•$19 - $24

About The Position

Capital Health Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant II to support primary health care and patient care management. The role prepares patients and exam rooms for provider encounters, assists providers during examinations, reviews charts, documents medical histories and medications, and obtains patient vital signs. It also supports patient equipment downloads and medication reconciliation. The position performs clinical and clerical work, including patient registration, billing, phone coverage, appointment scheduling, medical record management, data entry, and helping patients complete paperwork. The Medical Assistant II cleans and stocks exam rooms, follows infection-control procedures, and may be cross-trained for Patient Reception Representative duties. Work may take place at any Capital Health office location, and employees in primary or specialty care offices may be assigned to other Capital Health Medical Group practices as needed.

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 use, basic data entry, and medical record management.

Responsibilities

Prepare exam rooms and assist providers with patient encounters and examinations.
Direct patients to examination rooms and help them prepare for examinations, including undressing, dressing, and getting on and off the examination table.
Notify providers when patients have arrived and are ready for examination.
Review charts before appointments to confirm requested laboratory work and diagnostic procedures are complete and reports are available.
Accurately record medical history, current medications, treatments, problem lists, vital signs, and reason for visit.
Assist with patient equipment downloads using medical device software and print reports for provider review.
Assist with medication reconciliation and accurately document patient medications.
Perform clerical duties such as registration, billing, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and maintaining and filing medical records.
Clean, disinfect, and pasteurize equipment and document 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 stock exam rooms after each patient and practice proper infection-control techniques.
Cross-train for Patient Reception Representative duties as needed.
Perform other clinical and clerical duties under the direction of a provider and manager, consistent with Capital Health policies and applicable state laws.
Perform other assigned duties and work at other Capital Health Medical Group practices as needed.