Medical Assistant - Neurology - Sewell, Marlton, West Berlin, Cherry Hill & Turnersville, NJ
About The Position
The Medical Assistant assists physicians as they assess, examine, and treat patients. The role supports patient flow and performs diagnostic procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, and vital signs. The Medical Assistant serves as a liaison to physicians to help ensure patient satisfaction and maintains and orders supplies as needed. The position includes escorting patients to exam rooms and confirming their identification; recording vital signs, clinical care quality measures, and medical histories; and using information technology systems within the established scope of practice. The Medical Assistant assists physicians with examinations and diagnostic procedures, may perform EKGs and venipuncture or injections, follows HIPAA privacy and security requirements, and orders clinical supplies to maintain inventory and support office operations.
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 administering 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 the ability to use it in patient care.
- Knowledge of health information and appropriate 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 the ability to influence them positively.
- CMA — Certified Medical Assistant — American Association of Medical Assistants certification within 180 days.
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 identification.
- Perform and document vital signs, clinical care quality measures, and medical history information.
- Maintain proficiency in the use of information technology systems and meet their documentation requirements within the established scope of practice.
- Assist physicians with examinations and diagnostic procedures; perform EKGs, venipuncture, and injections as applicable, using appropriate skills to provide quality patient care.
- Adhere to HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
- Order clinical supplies to maintain inventory and facilitate smooth office operations.
- Support patient flow and act as a liaison to physicians to help ensure patient satisfaction.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits, including 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
