MEDICAL ASST. PRACTICE LEAD - Ambulatory Care CTR-Specialty (4684) - Full Time Day Shift - (25406)

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center • Paramus, NJ

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center! We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Medical Assistant Practice Lead.

Requirements

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant from NHA, AMCA, AMT.
• BLS Certification required.
• 3-5 years’ experience working in an ambulatory care setting or private practice.
• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology, billing practices and coding.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Proficient with MS Office Suites.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program required.
• Certified or Registered MA accepted.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual candidates preferred. Spanish, Polish or Korean
• 1-2 years of college preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the practice manager is responsible for the administrative management of the off-site practice.
• Opens and closes the practice location.
• Functions as the Medical Assistant for the practice.
• Performs laboratory and diagnostic procedures such as venipuncture, urinalysis, glucose, hemoglobin, and electrocardiogram.
• Keeps patient exam rooms, medication and medical supply rooms efficiently stocked and organized.
• Coordinate the inventory, ordering, and supply stock maintenance of medical supplies using appropriate systems and in collaboration with the Practice Manager.
• Arrives, schedules and registers patients who present for care.
• Receives and records accurate demographic, financial and insurance information for all patients presenting for care.
• Verifies all information and updates the patient information in the computer as necessary.
• Collects payments for deposits including co-pays and self- pay.
• Conducts post service calls and follow up with patients.
• Follow-up on no show appointments as directed by providers.
• Address site issues and escalates as appropriate to Practice Manager.
• Participates in the marketing activities and community outreach.
• Participates in educational programs, quality improvement and in-service meetings.
• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the hospital.
• Greets all patients, families, and visitors with a positive attitude.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.

Benefits

• competitive medical, dental, and vision plans
• generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• continuing education programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED