Medical Assistant (Certified or Non-Certified)

Rothman Orthopaedics•Manahawkin, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides daily administrative and clinical assistance to Physicians and Physician's Assistants. The role supports patient satisfaction and efficient clinic operations, including schedule preparation, voicemail coverage, accurate end-of-day batching, time stamping, adherence to clinical policies and procedures, wait-time management, and timely, accurate pre-certifications and authorizations. The position is based at the Manahawkin office, with coverage at the Egg Harbor Township office as needed. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for 40 hours per week. This is a permanent position with a pay range of $16.00 to $24.00 per hour. Rothman Orthopaedics describes its workplace as a professional, nurturing environment where employees can make a meaningful difference. The organization is committed to equal opportunity and to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of medical office procedures and medical terminology.
Computer skills, including proficiency with the MS Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Active National Medical Assistant Certification.
A minimum of one year of experience in a medical office.

Responsibilities

Greet patients in the waiting room, escort them to exam rooms, and direct them through the patient experience, including to orthotics, rehabilitation, surgery scheduling, X-ray, and the front desk.
Maintain the order, cleanliness, and inventory of exam rooms; prepare rooms for patients; clean and autoclave instruments; and empty and restock laundry.
Provide and scan paperwork into patient charts for Physician review.
Obtain and record patient vital signs as requested by the Physician.
Prepare injections for the Physician according to protocols.
Retrieve X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, other studies, and associated reports relevant to patient examinations.
Assist patients with clothing when necessary.
Dispose of biohazardous waste and sharps according to OSHA regulations and replace full sharps containers.
Answer telephones in patient treatment areas and provide coverage for provider voicemail and other office areas as directed.
Request, obtain, and upload reports from facilities for Physician review.
Monitor appointment tracking to identify when patients are ready and direct the Physician according to patient appointment order.
Review Physician schedules and prepare charts, ensuring operative reports, dictations, and studies are present.
Complete pre-certifications for MRIs, injectable medications, and other Physician orders; send Visco Injection authorization requests to the supplement pre-certification representative.
Maintain knowledge of fax logs and comply with schedule preparation, voicemail, end-of-day batching, time-stamping, and clinical procedures.
Attend required meetings, participate on committees as requested, and read and respond to email communications within an appropriate timeframe.
Identify the weekly schedule, including changes published by the manager.
Handle and label specimens, including urine, blood, incision drainage, and aspirated fluids, and follow provider orders to send specimens to the appropriate laboratory for analysis.
Exemplify the organization's desired culture and philosophies.