Medical Assistant

North American Medical Associates•Princeton, NJ

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About The Position

North American Medical Associates (NAMA), a growing multispecialty medical practice devoted to diagnosing, managing, and treating chronic pain, is seeking a Medical Assistant. The role supports patient care and clinic operations across exam and procedure rooms and the front office. Occasional travel between practice offices is required for cross-coverage.

Requirements

Current certificate from an accredited medical assistant training school in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Delaware.
Current CPR license.
High level of professionalism.
Strong customer service skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience working for a healthcare practice or hospital.
Inventory management experience.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to and from exam and procedure rooms.
Collect urine specimens at each visit and process them according to visit guidelines.
Record vital signs, height, weight, and changes in medical history at each appointment.
Perform medication reconciliation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Use the EMR to update providers on room status and verbally hand off patient status before visits.
Assist providers with minor procedures.
Collect and update patient histories and medical records.
Clean, stock, and prepare examination rooms before patient appointments.
Perform front-office tasks, including answering phone calls and greeting arriving patients.
Assist the office manager with medical inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
Administer medications under the provider’s supervision and direction.
Prepare equipment for sterilization.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and practice compliance guidelines.
Provide good customer service in all situations.
Travel occasionally between offices to provide cross-coverage.