Medical Assistant/PSR - Pediatrics

VillageMD • Westfield, NJ

290d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for assisting physicians, PA, or NP with clerical duties, patient flow, patient care, and procedures. The MA prepares the examination room, escorts patients, maintains efficient patient flow, and ensures proper preparation for patient visits. They communicate and provide care consistent with the age, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs of the patient. The MA also answers the telephone, schedules appointments, stocks examination rooms, reconciles encounters, and documents vital signs and allergies in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). They adhere to safety precautions, maintain proficiency with department equipment, and demonstrate flexibility with work schedules.

Requirements

• High School Graduate/GED / Equivalent Work or Vocational / Technical School / Diploma required.
• Associate Degree preferred.
• 0-1 year related work experience required.
• Medical Assistant certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or within 30 days of hire required.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required.
• Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner required.
• Basic proficiency in computer use required.
• Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed required.

Nice To Haves

• 2-4 years related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the examination room and escorts patients into the room.
• Cleans examination room when the exam is complete.
• Maintains efficient patient flow and ensures proper preparation for patient visits.
• Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visits.
• Communicates and provides care consistent with the age, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs of the patient.
• Answers the telephone and directs calls or takes accurate messages.
• Schedules appointments accurately according to departmental guidelines.
• Stocks examination rooms with necessary supplies.
• Assists in ordering and maintaining supplies as assigned.
• Reconciles encounters daily according to policy guidelines.
• Communicates problems, concerns, or issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager.
• Obtains vital signs and documents appropriately in EHR.
• Reviews and updates medication list and documents allergies in EHR.
• Enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.
• Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately in the PMS and EHR.
• Adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications.
• Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment.
• Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital.
• Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401k savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED