Medical Assistant - Float Primary Care

Summit Health CityMD•Warren, NJ

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) supports physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with clerical duties, patient flow, patient care, and procedures. This position floats among Primary Care locations in Warren, Bridgewater, Short Hills, Millburn, Florham Park, East Hanover, Bernardsville, and Morristown. The MA prepares examination rooms and patient visits, assists with patient care and procedures, documents information in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), and helps coordinate referrals, orders, appointments, and transitions of care. The role requires travel to satellite offices as needed and flexibility with various work schedules. The compensation range is $22.02–$27.07 per hour. VillageMD offers benefits including medical, dental, life, disability, and vision coverage, flexible spending account 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 required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or obtain it within 30 days of hire.
Ability to communicate in English, both 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare examination rooms, escort patients into rooms, and clean rooms after examinations.
Maintain efficient patient flow and ensure patients are properly prepared for visits, including preparing pertinent visit information.
Communicate and provide care consistent with patients’ age, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs.
Answer and direct telephone calls appropriately and take accurate messages.
Schedule appointments 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 scope of practice and obtain required vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, height, and weight.
Document appropriately in the EHR; review and update medication lists and document known allergies accurately.
Follow prescription control and prescription refill procedures.
Enter orders and schedule appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.
Provide referrals and/or consultation 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 centers or hospitals.
Provide scribing services.
Demonstrate flexibility with various work schedules and perform other assigned or necessary duties.
Commute to satellite offices as needed.