Medical Assistant

United Surgical Partners International • Rochelle Park, NJ

45d • Onsite

About The Position

Vanguard Surgical Center is seeking a full time Medical Assistant to join our team! Welcome to Vanguard Surgical Center At Vanguard Surgical Center, we focus on offering a high quality, service oriented environment for your surgical procedure. Our facility is accredited by Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. Medical Assistant at Vanguard Surgical Center The Medical Assistant (MA) will work under supervision with oversight from a registered nurse. May have additional responsibilities as designated by the Director of Nursing. Front and back office duties. Assists medical providers-and maintains a clean and safe environment in accordance with the practice policies and procedure. Great communicator able to deal tactfully and professionally with patients, families, staff, and physicians. Operates telephone system including receiving incoming calls, taking messages, identify nature of business and call. Performs clerical duties including distribution of mail and messages, monitoring office supplies, and maintaining postage meter. Assist with chart preparation. Assist with Admissions. Check in pre-op patients. Copy identification and insurance. Communication with Pre-Op nursing staff. Provide relief to Admitting, Office Assistant, and Scheduling as required

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant
• Must have front and back office experience
• BLS required

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an accredited CMA program preferred.
• X-Ray Tech experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists medical providers
• Maintains a clean and safe environment in accordance with the practice policies and procedure
• Operates telephone system including receiving incoming calls, taking messages, identify nature of business and call
• Performs clerical duties including distribution of mail and messages, monitoring office supplies, and maintaining postage meter
• Assist with chart preparation
• Assist with Admissions
• Check in pre-op patients
• Copy identification and insurance
• Communication with Pre-Op nursing staff
• Provide relief to Admitting, Office Assistant, and Scheduling as required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) - Starting PTO accrual is 15 days per year.
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees