Medical Assistant

Location

Edison, NJ | United States

Job description

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. Physical Job Requirements: Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account. Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place. Dexterity of hands and fingers. Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking). 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 Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

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