Certified Medical Assistant

Central Ohio Urology Group; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Job summary

U.S. Urology Partners in Mount Laurel, NJ, seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative tasks in a busy medical practice. You will assist physicians with patient care, prepare exam rooms, and perform routine clerical duties to keep patient flow smooth.

The role requires a medical assistant credential or related training, along with experience in EKG, vital signs, venipuncture, and injections. Strong computer skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Medical assistant diploma or related coursework is required.
• Specialty department certification may be required (e.g., pediatric MA).
• Minimum one year of recent medical facility experience as a medical assistant or externship completed.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients, manage patient flow, and accompany to exam rooms.
• Assist physicians and nurses during procedures and with patient care.
• Perform clerical tasks: scheduling, obtaining records, and verifying insurance details.
• Chart and document patient information; maintain clean, organized work areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Reasoning abilities

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical assistant diploma or related coursework

Specialty department certification (e.g., pediatric MA exam)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

## Certified Medical AssistantApplylocations: US NJ Mount Laureltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R3176**About the Role**A nonexempt position responsible for performing a variety of duties depending on whether it is a small clinic, large medical practice, multi-clinic, or a specialty office. They may be involved in both the clinical and administrative areas including assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinical services. May be assigned to specific medical specialty department (e.g., pediatrics).**What You’ll Be Doing*** Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls, and providing pertinent information.* Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned that may include sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/X-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately.* Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocols; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; and restocking exam/procedure rooms.* Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor.* Fulfills clinical medical assisting responsibilities that vary according to state law, which may include medical/surgical asepsis, sterilization, instrument wrapping and autoclaving; checking vital signs or mensuration's; physical examination preparations; clinical pharmacology; drug administration through various routes including injections; prescription verifications with physician’s orders; minor surgery assists including surgical tray set-up pre/post-surgical care, applying dressings, and suture removal; biohazard waste disposal and monitoring; therapeutic modalities; instructing patients with assistive devices, body mechanics, and home care; laboratory procedures including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines; quality control methods; CLIA-waived testing; capillary punctures and venipunctures; specimen handling such as urine, throat, vaginal, stool, and sputum; electrocardiography including mounting, emergency triage, and first aid. Medical assistants must adhere to the MAscope of practice in the laboratory.* Other duties as assigned.**What We Expect from You*** High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)* medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or a community college course in medical assisting.* Appropriate certificate indicating passing grade for specific specialty if working in specialty department; e.g., pediatric medical assistant exam.* Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant and/or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office.* Electrocardiogram (EKG), vital signs, venipuncture, capillary, and injection current experience.**Reasoning Ability**Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.**Computer Skills**To perform this job successfully, an individual should have thorough knowledge in computer information systems.**Physical Demands**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.**Work Environment**This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.**Other Duties**Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.**Travel**Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected. **Salary Range**:$20.00 – $29.00 per hourThe compensation range listed reflects the anticipated base pay for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, education, skills, and work location.**What We are Offer You**At U.S. Urology Partners, we are guided by four core values. Every associate living the core values makes our company an amazing place to work. Here “Every Family Matters”# **Compassion**Make Someone’s Day# **Collaboration**Achieve Possibilities Together# **Respect**Treat people with dignity# **Accountability**Do the right thingBeyond competitive compensation, our well-rounded benefits package includes a range of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA / FSA, 401(k) matching, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more.