Medical Assistant, PSR - Pediatrics

Summit Health CityMD•Clifton, NJ

10d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant, PSR supports physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with clerical duties, patient flow and care, procedures, and scheduling hospital and ambulatory admissions. The role coordinates testing and documentation for admissions and procedures, maintains accurate patient information in the electronic health record, and helps facilitate transitions of care. It also involves booking and scheduling inpatient, outpatient, and special procedures, working with outside vendors and contracted services, and coordinating specialty equipment or services as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Medical Assistant certification.
Heartsaver certification.
Ability to communicate in English, orally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to perform diverse work assignments within time limitations and with a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to use problem-solving, critical-thinking, and priority-setting skills.

Nice To Haves

Two to four years of experience preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians, PAs, and NPs with clerical duties, patient flow and care, procedures, and scheduling hospital and ambulatory admissions.
Schedule and enter diagnostic tests and procedures into the orders management system according to appropriate workflows.
Coordinate required testing before admission and ensure patient information and consents are available for admissions and procedures.
Arrange, type, and distribute surgery schedules.
Complete necessary patient forms accurately.
Communicate problems, concerns, and issues promptly and appropriately to the Supervisor and/or Manager.
Obtain and document vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, height, and weight, as required.
Review and update medication lists and accurately document known allergies in the EHR; follow prescription control and refill procedures.
Use EHR tasking appropriately and promptly.
Enter orders and schedule appointments in the PMS and EHR.
Provide referrals and consult orders appropriately and promptly in the PMS and EHR.
Follow universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposing of medical waste.
Maintain proficiency with department-specific equipment and promptly troubleshoot and report malfunctions.
Facilitate transitions of care to urgent care centers or hospitals.
Book and schedule inpatient, outpatient, and special procedures; arrange specialty equipment or services as needed.
Interact with outside vendors and contracted services as needed.
Submit necessary documents for hospital and patient procedures and collect pre-admission testing data.
Apply knowledge of insurance and pre-certification requirements and procedures for rescheduling or canceling procedures.
Log surgical procedures as needed.
Maintain positive working relationships with physicians and nursing staff.
Perform other duties as required.