Medical Assistant - Dermatology, Outpatient

Summit Health CityMD•Livingston, NJ

2d•$22 - $27

About The Position

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical , Village Medical at Home , Summit Health , CityMD, and Starling Physicians . When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care. Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com. The Summit Health Medical Assistant (MA) is a multi-skilled health professional who works collaboratively on a dynamic multidisciplinary team to provide a wide range of duties and responsibilities in a manner that places an emphasis on quality of care and customer service. Under the direction of the Primary Care Provider, Clinical Practice Manager and Office Supervisor, the MA participates in team-based care by assisting with structuring the patient flow, providing direct and in-direct patient care, assisting with procedures and clerical duties. He/She will add value to care team through coordinated, efficient, and effective collaboration with patient, family and care team. The Medical Assistant will be motivated, energetic, and an empathetic communicator who is passionate about delivering the highest quality of care. This opportunity offers an excellent salary, great benefits as well as the ability to be part of a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying the complexities of health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Requirements

High School Graduate/GED / Equivalent Work or Vocational / Technical School / Diploma, required.
0-1 year related work experience, required.
Medical Assistant certification, required
Basic Life Support (BLS) or within 30 days of hire, required
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, required
Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner, required
Basic proficiency in computer use, required
Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed, required

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree’s preferred.
2-4 years related work experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares the examination room.
Escorts patient into the room.
Cleans examination room when exam is complete.
Maintains efficient patient flow.
Monitors Providers schedule for additions/cancellations
Properly utilizes Athena to alert Provider when patient ready
Ensures proper preparation for patient visit.
Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.
Chart Prep: Prepare patient visit in advance
Perform patient outreach to obtain vaccine records and imaging results
Queue up orders as appropriate for visit
Review outstanding orders/referrals
Communicates & provides care consistent with age, cultural, spiritual and developmental needs of the patient.
Answers the telephone in an appropriate manner.
Directs calls and/or takes accurate messages.
Perform Patient check-in/check-out when applicable
Schedule’s appointments accurately and appropriately according to departmental guidelines.
Consistently and accurately stocks examination rooms with all necessary supplies.
Assists in ordering and maintaining of all supplies as assigned.
Reconciles encounters daily and accurately, according to policy guidelines.
Effectively communicates problems, concerns, or issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager appropriately and promptly.
Understands and performs within scope of practice.
Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required.
Documents appropriately in EHR.
Reviews and updates medication list and accurately documents known allergies in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Demonstrates an understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures.
Accurately documents allergies in EHR.
Accurately documents family, medical, social history
Performs medication reconciliation
Performs preventative screenings (PHQ2/9, STEADI Falls Risk, CAGE screenings)
Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR.
Maintains Provider Staff Clinical Inbox
Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.
Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.
Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste.
Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment, troubleshoots and reports malfunctions promptly
Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital
Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules and office locations.
Administers approved vaccinations
Performs point of care testing including but not limited to: Urine Dips/pregnancy, Hemocue, nasal swabs for flu/covid, throat cultures
Performs phlebotomy as applicable
All other duties as assigned
Perform patient outreach: AWV’s, Gardasil/Pneumonia, Chronic Care Visits
Actively participate in pilot programs
Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.
Other duties as assigned