Medical Assistant (HMC)

North American Medical Associates•Princeton, NJ

About The Position

NASPAC is a growing organization focused on diagnosing, managing, and treating chronic pain conditions and neurological disorders, with the broader goal of improving patients’ quality of life and productivity. The Medical Assistant provides excellent customer service and supports the clinical team. The role works directly with patients, collects test samples, maintains patient records, explains common medical procedures, and helps ensure the practice’s daily operations run successfully. Occasional travel between offices is required to provide cross-coverage at practice locations.

Requirements

Current certificate from an accredited medical training school in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Delaware.
Current CPR certification.
At least 2 years of experience working for a healthcare practice or hospital.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to and from examination and procedure rooms.
Record patient information, including vital signs, height, weight, and changes in medical history at each appointment.
Perform medication reconciliation in the EMR.
Administer IM injections and medications under the supervision and direction of a provider; perform phlebotomy and EKGs.
Communicate with providers using the EMR to update the status of assigned patient rooms and verbally hand off patient status before visits.
Assist providers with minor procedures.
Collect and update patient history and medical records.
Clean, stock, and prepare examination rooms before patient appointments.
Perform front-office tasks, including answering phone calls, greeting patients, and maintaining patient records.
Assist the nurse and office manager with medical inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
Prepare equipment for sterilization.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and practice compliance guidelines.
Maintain good customer service in all situations.
Travel between offices occasionally for cross-coverage.
Perform other duties as assigned.