Medical Assistant - Internal / Family Medicine

Summit Health•Fair Lawn, NJ

5d•$22 - $27

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) supports a physician, PA, or NP with clerical duties, patient flow, patient care, and procedures in an internal or family medicine setting. The role includes preparing examination rooms and patients, maintaining supplies, documenting care in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), and supporting transitions of care. The Medical Assistant also provides scribing services and may commute to satellite offices as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program.
0–1 year of related work experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or obtain it within 30 days of hire.
Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing.
Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner.
Basic computer proficiency.
Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed.

Nice To Haves

2–4 years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare examination rooms, escort patients into rooms, and clean rooms after examinations.
Maintain efficient patient flow and prepare pertinent information for patient visits.
Communicate and provide care consistent with patients’ age, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs.
Answer and direct telephone calls or take accurate messages.
Schedule appointments accurately according to departmental guidelines.
Stock examination rooms and assist with ordering and maintaining supplies.
Reconcile encounters daily according to policy guidelines.
Communicate problems, concerns, or issues promptly to the Supervisor and/or Manager.
Work within the scope of practice.
Obtain and document vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, height, and weight.
Review and update medication lists and document known allergies in the EHR; follow prescription control and refill procedures.
Enter orders and schedule appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.
Provide referrals and/or consultation orders appropriately and promptly in the PMS and EHR.
Follow universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposing of medical waste.
Maintain proficiency with department-specific equipment, troubleshoot it, and report malfunctions promptly.
Facilitate transitions of care to urgent care or hospital settings.
Provide scribing services.
Recognize and perform duties that need to be done even when not directly assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.