Medical Assistant

Patient First•Cherry Hill, NJ

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports patient care and center operations by locating patients, taking vital signs, triaging patients, assessing their medical condition, and preparing them for examinations and treatment by Physicians and Nurses. The role uses the electronic medical record system and includes communicating patient symptoms and questions about laboratory or x-ray needs to clinical staff. The Medical Assistant also assists with patient treatment, performs assigned laboratory duties and phlebotomy, and sterilizes and sets up instruments. Additional duties include ordering and storing supplies, restocking treatment rooms, maintaining cleanliness and completing biological cleanup in accordance with OSHA guidelines, and handling laundry. The Medical Assistant operates and maintains medical and office equipment as trained, completes assigned checklists and Policy Manager tasks, attends scheduled staff meetings, and follows established policies and ancillary guidelines. The role requires a professional, friendly approach, teamwork, and flexibility to assist with patient care and center operations, including when breaks or mealtimes are interrupted. The employee may be required to work at any center in response to staffing or center emergencies or work reductions.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Minimum typing experience.
Ability to hear pages, bells, and the phone system.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods, possibly 4 to 7 hours at a time.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to attend scheduled CPR classes and code drills.
Ability to prioritize and multitask.
Willingness to work at any center due to a staffing or center emergency or reduction of work.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of clinical experience in a hospital or physician’s office is preferred.

Responsibilities

Locate patients and obtain accurate vital signs using visual and auditory measures.
Triage patients, assess their medical condition, and prepare them for physicals and treatment by Physicians and Nurses.
Use the electronic medical record system.
Order laboratory, x-ray, and medical supplies as directed.
Notify the Nurse and/or Physician when patients are ready for examination, communicate symptoms, and relay questions about laboratory or x-ray needs.
Assist Nurses and Physicians with patient treatment and care, and respond to their requests respectfully and promptly.
Perform assigned laboratory duties and phlebotomy procedures.
Sterilize and set up instruments.
Receive and store supplies and restock treatment rooms as needed.
Report to the Charge Nurse before leaving at the end of the shift.
Follow ancillary guidelines and established policies and procedures.
Maintain treatment-area cleanliness and complete biological cleanup in accordance with OSHA guidelines, along with other assigned maintenance tasks.
Wash, dry, fold, and restock laundry; maintain the washing machine and dryer lint trap.
Attend staff meetings scheduled by the Nurse Supervisor or DMS.
Operate, use, and maintain medical and office equipment as trained.
Complete assigned checklists and Policy Manager tasks within the assigned shift.
Remain available to assist as needed, including when breaks or mealtimes are interrupted for patient care or center operations.
Foster teamwork and a positive, professional atmosphere, and provide warm, friendly service in all interactions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work at any center when required due to a staffing or center emergency or reduction of work.