Medical Assistant - Neurology - Sewell, Marlton, West Berlin, Cherry Hill & Turnersville, NJ
About The Position
The Medical Assistant assists physicians in assessing, examining, and treating patients. The role supports patient flow and performs clinical tasks and diagnostic procedures, including vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, and injections. The Medical Assistant serves as a liaison to physicians to support patient satisfaction and maintains and orders supplies as needed. The position is with Kennedy Medical Group, Practice, PC, with a primary location in West Berlin, New Jersey. The listed work shift is Workday Day. For New Jersey, candidates must graduate from an accredited post-secondary medical assisting education program that includes at least 330 hours of instruction and training in intramuscular and subcutaneous injections. A Certified Medical Assistant credential from the American Association of Medical Assistants is required within 180 days.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- For New Jersey: graduation from an accredited post-secondary medical assisting education program with at least 330 hours of instruction, including training in intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with medical office procedures.
- Knowledge of customer communication practices, tools, and techniques.
- Knowledge of common healthcare equipment and devices and the ability to use them in patient care.
- Knowledge of health information relevance and documentation methods, including recording medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and results in written or electronic formats.
- Ability to read and interpret patient charts, including medication sheets, diets, histories and physicals, and test information, and apply that knowledge to patient care.
- Knowledge and ability to provide clinical skills necessary for patient care, such as history taking, therapeutic planning, and monitoring.
- Knowledge of factors that contribute to quality patient care and ability to influence them positively.
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential from the American Association of Medical Assistants within 180 days.
- Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds; frequent sitting, standing, and keyboard use; patient-care activities may include kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.
Responsibilities
- Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff in a manner consistent with Jefferson’s values.
- Escort patients to exam rooms and ensure proper patient identification.
- Perform and document vital signs, clinical care quality measures, and medical history information.
- Remain proficient in the use of information technology systems and their documentation requirements within the established scope of practice.
- Assist physicians with examinations and diagnostic procedures; perform EKGs, venipuncture, and injections in the office as appropriate.
- Follow HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
- Order clinical supplies to maintain inventory and support smooth office operations.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits with access to group insurance rates and discounts
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
