Medical Assistant - Southern NJ

CareAbout • Haddonfield, NJ

5d • $17 - $26

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is a key member of the practice who helps patients feel cared for and prepares them for physician evaluations. The role supports clinical providers during examinations by obtaining and documenting vital signs and medical and social history, and by maintaining electronic medical records. It also contributes to efficient practice operations through patient scheduling, exam-room preparation, supply management, and administrative support.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 10 years of medical office experience.
• Familiarity with patient care.
• CPR certification.
• Experience with EHR and EMR systems.
• Knowledge of pre-authorizations and referrals.
• Complete an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Obtain certification within 90 days.
• Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Good interpersonal skills, a sense of urgency, proactivity, and ownership of one's work.
• Dependability, a strong work ethic, and a high degree of personal integrity.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions while maintaining friendly interactions.
• Constructive approach to working with others and accountability for one's actions.

Nice To Haves

• Two-year degree from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Medical Assistant certification.
• Experience with Athena.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist professional nursing staff, including preparing charts and taking temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respiration measurements, and performing screenings.
• Support physicians and practice workflow by organizing exam rooms, maintaining and ordering supplies, screening patient requests, and performing blood draws and point-of-care testing as directed by a provider.
• Follow instructions and report observations, symptoms, treatment reactions, and patient complaints.
• Support timely appointments and reduce patient wait times.
• Schedule initial evaluations and follow-up appointments accurately, and manage cancellations.
• Make appointment reminder calls in a professional and courteous manner.
• Communicate effectively with patients, staff, and healthcare providers.
• Prioritize and complete duties accurately and on time.
• Maintain confidentiality, use responsible judgment, keep knowledge current, and follow policies and procedures.
• Obtain and enter patient history and chief complaints, and update medication lists in the electronic medical record.
• Comply with legal requirements, HIPAA, OSHA, and company policies.
• Perform office duties such as answering phones, faxing, filing, and greeting patients.
• Monitor inventory, place supply orders, verify deliveries, and organize and store supplies.
• Restock examination and procedure rooms.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy work environment and follow infection-control and safety guidelines.
• Perform other duties as requested by providers, coordinators, and management, or as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with automatic employer contribution.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Access to voluntary short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Access to additional life insurance.
• Access to wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED