Medical Assistant - Bridgewater

ENT and Allergy Associates • Bridgewater, NJ

3d • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

ENT and Allergy Associates is seeking a self-motivated, people-friendly full time Medical Assistant for our Bridgewater office. Hourly: $23/hr

Requirements

• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
• Must be able to work in independently
• NextGen is a plus
• Previous experience is a plus
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program is required, with preference given to candidates holding certifications such as CMA or RMA.
• Alternatively, candidates with any of the following qualifications will be considered: Bachelor's degree in Biology or Emergency Medical Technician certification or Five years of continuous experience working as a Medical Assistant.

Nice To Haves

• NextGen is a plus
• Previous experience is a plus
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program is required, with preference given to candidates holding certifications such as CMA or RMA.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.
• Prepares patients for their appointment by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
• Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; and telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies.
• Educates patients by providing medication and instructions; answering questions.
• Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results.
• Keeps inventory of supplies.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Company paid long term disability
• Flexible spending account
• Company paid life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• 401k
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level