Position Summary:

The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for assisting physician, PA or NP with clerical duties, patient flow, patient care and procedures.

Essential Job functions:

• Prepares the examination room. Escorts patient into the room. Cleans examination room when exam is complete.
• Maintains efficient patient flow.
• Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.
• 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.
• Schedules 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.
• Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR.
• 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.
• All other duties as assigned
• Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.
• Provide scribing services.

General Job functions:

• Other duties as assigned

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:

• High School Graduate/GED / Equivalent Work or Vocational / Technical School / Diploma, required. Associate Degree’s preferred.
• 0-1 year related work experience, required. 2-4 years related work experience, preferred.
• 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

Travel:

• Travel to satellite locations as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Berkeley Heights, NJ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Medical office: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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