Ambulatory Care Technician Certified - Per Diem - OBGYN

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Time

Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flex 1

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Pension Plan

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development

Job summary

University Hospital in Newark, NJ is seeking an Ambulatory Care Technician Certified (Certified Medical Assistant) to support the patient visit from registration through discharge and follow up. You will structure the patient flow for physicians in examination and treatment and administer injections as directed.

Responsibilities include front-end and clinical office procedures, verifying insurance precertification, and assisting with billing.

Qualifications

• Current certification from CMA-issuing boards (AAMA/NCCT/AMCA/NAHP/NCMA/AMT) or registration per NJ rules.
• BLS (CPR) from AHA or Red Cross.
• Licensed in NJ to give injections if applicable by regulation.
• Proven ability to administer IM and subcutaneous injections; safe MedTech practice.
• At least 1 year of medical office experience; computer proficiency; bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support patient flow from registration through discharge and follow up.
• Obtain clinical data and perform procedures as directed by the provider.
• Maintain teamwork and effective relationships with coworkers.
• Verify patient insurance benefits and precertification for services.
• Assist with billing procedures and forms as directed.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and prepare clinical space and supplies.

Skills

CMA Certification (AAMA/NCCT/AMCA/NAHP

BLS/CPR certification

Injection administration

Computer proficiency

Bilingual (Spanish/Portuguese/French)"

Job description

About The Role

The primary purpose of the Ambulatory Care Technician Certified (Certified Medical Assistant) position is to support the patient and the provider throughout the ambulatory care patient visit from registration through discharge and follow up. As a Certified Medical Assistant, Ambulatory Care Technician Certified will structure the patient flow for the physicians in the examination and treatment of patients. As directed by a Physician and University Hospital policy, the Ambulatory Care Technician Certified administers intramuscular and subcutaneous injections which may be delegated under State regulations. The Certified Medical Assistant will support all front end and clinical office procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with faculty and staff to maintain a timely and organized flow of patients and visitors throughout their experience in Ambulatory Care Services and with University Hospital.
• Obtain clinical data and performs procedures as requested/directed by the provider.
• Maintain effective working relationship with coworkers; demonstrates teamwork.
• Verifies patient insurance benefits and precertification for services to be provided.
• Assists with billing procedures and forms as directed.
• Maintains safe and clean environment; and prepares clinical space and supplies.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Current certification from the certifying Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), National Healthcare Association (NHA), American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), National Certification Medical association (NCMA) or registration from the American Medical Technologists (AMT);
• BLS (CPR) from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Applicants may be licensed in the State of New Jersey in another classification permitted by regulations to give intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.
• Must have attained a satisfactory level of comprehension and experience in the administration of intramuscular and subcutaneous techniques.
• Must complete and pass annual review of medication administration, including classroom curriculum, hands on participation and successful passing (80 or higher) of post-test.
• At least one (1) year of related experience in a medical office setting preferred. Must be computer proficient. Bilingual (Spanish, Portuguese, or French) preferred.

Preferred

• Experience in an Ambulatory Care service/outpatient care setting preferred.
• Candidate to be knowledgeable in Managed Care and Health Insurance in the State of New Jersey.

What We Offer

• Vacation Time
• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

Compensation

The expected salary for this position is $22.38 per hour, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.