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 or assists with diagnostic procedures, including EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, and vital-sign measurement. The Medical Assistant acts as a liaison to physicians to support patient satisfaction and maintains and orders supplies as needed. The position includes escorting patients to exam rooms and confirming their identity; collecting and documenting vital signs, clinical care quality measures, and medical histories; and using information technology systems in accordance with established scope-of-practice and documentation requirements. The Medical Assistant assists physicians with examinations and diagnostic procedures, follows HIPAA privacy and security requirements, and orders clinical supplies to support office operations. The position is based in the stated New Jersey locations and is designated as a day-shift role.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- For New Jersey: Graduate of 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.
- Familiarity with medical office procedures.
- Ability to use practices, tools, and techniques for communicating with customers.
- Knowledge of common healthcare equipment and devices and ability to use them in patient care.
- Knowledge of relevant health information and documentation methods, including recording medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and medical results in written or electronic form.
- 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 contributing to quality patient care and ability to influence those factors positively.
- CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants required within 180 days.
Responsibilities
- Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistently 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 comply with 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 applicable and within scope.
- Adhere to 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, 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, for 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
