Medical Assistant - OB/GYN

Summit Health CityMD•Livingston, NJ

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) assists a physician, PA, or NP with clerical duties, patient flow, patient care, and procedures in an OB/GYN setting. The role includes preparing examination rooms and patient visits, escorting patients, taking and documenting vital signs, updating medication and allergy information, entering orders, and supporting referrals and care transitions. The MA also provides scribing services and helps maintain supplies and department-specific equipment. The position requires travel to satellite offices as needed and flexibility with various work schedules.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program.
0–1 year of related work experience required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or obtain it within 30 days of hire.
Ability to communicate in English, orally and in writing.
Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner.
Basic computer proficiency.
Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed.

Nice To Haves

2–4 years of related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare examination rooms and clean them after exams; escort patients into the room.
Maintain efficient patient flow and ensure proper preparation for patient visits, including preparing pertinent information.
Communicate and provide care consistent with patients’ age, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs.
Answer telephone calls appropriately, direct calls, and take accurate messages.
Schedule appointments according to departmental guidelines.
Stock examination rooms and assist with ordering and maintaining supplies.
Reconcile encounters daily and accurately according to policy guidelines.
Communicate problems, concerns, or issues promptly and appropriately to the Supervisor and/or Manager.
Work within scope of practice and obtain and document vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, height, and weight, as required.
Document appropriately in the EHR; review and update medication lists and accurately document known allergies.
Follow prescription control and refill procedures.
Enter orders and schedule appointments in the Practice Management System (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, troubleshoot issues, and promptly report malfunctions.
Facilitate transition of care to a UCC or hospital.
Provide scribing services.
Commute to satellite offices as needed.
Perform other assigned duties and recognize and perform duties that need to be completed even when not directly assigned.