Medical Assistant - Endocrinology

Summit Health CityMD•New Providence, NJ

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) assists a physician, PA, or NP with clerical duties, patient flow, patient care, and procedures. The role supports efficient visits by preparing examination rooms and visit information, escorting patients, maintaining supplies, handling calls and appointments, and documenting care in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Practice Management System (PMS). The MA obtains vital signs, updates medication and allergy information, enters orders and referrals, and follows applicable safety precautions and scope-of-practice requirements. The position also includes providing scribing services, facilitating transitions of care to urgent care or a hospital, and commuting to satellite offices as needed. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program. Related experience of 0–1 year is required; 2–4 years is preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required at hire or within 30 days. Compensation is $22.02–$27.07 per hour, with determination based in part on experience and location. VillageMD offers medical, dental, life, disability, and vision coverage, flexible spending account (FSA) coverage, and a 401(k) savings plan.

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 at hire or 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 proficiency in computer use.
Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed.

Nice To Haves

2–4 years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare examination rooms, escort patients, and clean rooms after examinations.
Maintain efficient patient flow and ensure proper preparation for patient visits.
Prepare pertinent information needed for patient visits.
Communicate and provide care consistent with patients’ age, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs.
Answer telephone calls appropriately, direct calls, and take accurate messages.
Schedule appointments accurately according to departmental guidelines.
Stock examination rooms and assist with ordering and maintaining supplies.
Reconcile encounters daily and accurately according to policy guidelines.
Communicate problems, concerns, or issues promptly and appropriately to the Supervisor and/or Manager.
Work within the scope of practice.
Obtain and accurately record vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, height, and weight, as required.
Document appropriately in the EHR; review and update medication lists and accurately document known allergies.
Follow prescription control and prescription refill procedures.
Enter orders and schedule appointments in the PMS and EHR.
Provide referrals and consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.
Follow universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposing of medical waste.
Maintain proficiency with department-specific equipment, troubleshoot issues, and promptly report malfunctions.
Facilitate transitions of care to urgent care or a hospital.
Demonstrate flexibility with various work schedules.
Provide scribing services.
Perform other assigned duties and recognize duties that need to be performed even when not directly assigned.
Commute to satellite offices as needed.