Certified Medical Assistant
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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationConsensus Hlth Prmry Cr Stelton
Also inPiscataway, New Jersey 08854
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size38+ people
PostedMay 23, 2024 · 2y ago
Verified live2d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on May 23, 202452% of this company's open roles have been listed for 90+ daysNo pay range listed, though New Jersey requires one
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
6 months experience in a medical office (minimum required)
Familiar with EKG, Phlebotomy and Patient Care
Certified or Registered Medical Assistant
CPR certified
Experience on EHR and EMR systems
Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public
Ability to maintain confidential information
Good interpersonal skills, sense of urgency, being proactive and ownership for one's work
Dependable, with strong work ethic and extremely high degree personal integrity
Ability to deal with multiple interruptions on a continual basis that must be met with a friendly exchange with others
Helpful and constructive view of working with others to achieve positive outcomes
Taking responsibility and being accountable for your own actions
2 years of similar job experience in a medical office (preferred)
Experience on Athena (preferred)
Knowledge of pre-authorizations and referrals
Skills
EHR
EMR
Athena
EKG
Phlebotomy
About the role
Piscataway, New Jersey 08854Position Summary
The Certified Medical Assistant is a key role in our practice. They create a strong first impression for our patients and ensure they feel cared for by our practice. They prepare a patient for the doctor’s evaluation and assists clinical providers with patient examinations by obtaining and documenting vital signs, past medical and social history and updating electronic medical records (EMR).
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to:
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Assist professional nursing staff by providing direct patient care. Prepares charts, takes temperature, pulse, performs screenings, blood pressure and respiration and other duties as assigned.
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Assist physicians by maintaining practice workflow, organizing exam rooms, maintaining, and ordering supplies, screening patient requests and other duties as assigned such as blood draws, POC testing as directed by Provider.
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Follows instructions closely and reports observations and symptoms indicative of the patient’s reactions to treatments and patient complaints.
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Responsible for workflow in practice to ensure timely appointments and decreased wait-times to see Provider.
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Assist in scheduling accurate initial evaluations, follow up appointments and cancellations.
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Initiates all appointment reminder calls in a professional and courteous manner, projecting appropriate language and tone of voice.
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Demonstrates effective oral, listening, and written communication skills that facilitate positive customer relationships and staff interaction in the delivery of care.
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Prioritizes duties and responsibilities and completes them accurately and in a timely fashion.
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Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates responsible judgment by updating knowledge, referring problems through appropriate channels, and observing the policies and procedures.
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Obtain and enter patient history, chief complaint, and update the medication list into the electronic medical record.
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Maintains compliance with legal requirements, HIPAA, OSHA, and company policies.
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Assisting with other office duties including answering phones, faxing, filing, etc.
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Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, verifying receipt, sorting, and storing.
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Restocking exam/procedure rooms.
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Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations
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Help answer phones, filing, greeting patients and any other administrative task. Maintains infection control/safety guidelines and confidentiality policies.
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Perform other duties/tasks as requested by providers, coordinators, and management in accordance with office procedures/policies
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Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
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Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Qualifications or Education, Training and Experience
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At least 2 years of similar job experience in a medical office preferred, minimum 6 months experience required
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Familiar with EKG, Phlebotomy and Patient Care
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Certified or Registered Medical Assistant
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CPR certified
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Experience on EHR and EMR systems, Athena preferred
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Knowledge of pre-authorizations and referrals
Knowledge and Skills/Expected Competencies
• Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public.
•
Ability to maintain confidential information
•
Good interpersonal skills, sense of urgency, being proactive and ownership for one’s work.
•
Dependable, with strong work ethic and extremely high degree personal integrity.
•
Ability to deal with multiple interruptions on a continual basis that must be met with a friendly exchange with others.
•
Helpful and constructive view of working with others to achieve positive outcomes.
•
Taking responsibility and being accountable for your own actions