Medical Assistant, Full-Time - Princeton, NJ

Vivo Infusion•Princeton, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

VIVO Infusion is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Medical Assistant to join its Princeton, New Jersey infusion center. The Medical Assistant is part of a collaborative medical team and welcomes patients, supports medical staff, and provides safe, compassionate care in accordance with applicable internal and external guidelines and regulations. The role also provides administrative and front-end support and requires initiative and the ability to work independently. This is a full-time, non-exempt position scheduled Wednesday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. It is based at 100 Canal Pointe Blvd #112, Princeton, NJ 08540, and reports to the Clinical Operations Manager. Compensation is $20.00–$25.00 per hour, with a performance-based annual bonus target of 5%. VIVO Infusion describes itself as a national company with locations in 15 states, focused on high-quality, safe, comfortable, and convenient patient care. The company offers advanced therapeutics and personalized care and has received The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
CPR/BLS certification required prior to the start date.
At least 1 year of experience working in a clinical environment.
At least 1 year in an administrative, patient-facing, or customer service role.
Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently as needed.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with staff, patients, and physicians.
Computer skills for electronic recordkeeping.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant certification.
Phlebotomy and lab processing skills.

Responsibilities

Perform patient care activities in accordance with standards of practice.
Room clinic patients in person or virtually and update patient charts with required information.
Communicate pertinent patient data to providers and nurses to support quality and continuity of care.
Greet patients, assist with scheduling, manage incoming and outgoing phone calls, and process payments.
Oversee and ensure efficient turnover of exam rooms.
Assist providers in the exam room as requested.
Collect, prepare, and submit ordered patient lab specimens as directed.
Assist the Patient Services team with obtaining prior authorizations for prescribed treatments and documents.
Triage patient phone calls and messages and document them appropriately.
Order and manage supplies under the direction of the manager.
Disinfect and stock exam rooms.
Assist in obtaining records required for patient charts.
Communicate effectively and report patient issues as needed throughout the treatment day.
Follow company policies and CDC guidelines for infection control.
Assist with proper handling and storage of hazardous materials.
Maintain confidentiality of company and patient records and adhere to HIPAA.
Communicate schedule changes to the team and assist with rescheduling patients.
Manage incoming mail and deliveries.