Certified Medical Assistant / Bus Assoc II, Oncology, Full Time, Day

Valley Health System (New Jersey); Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 64,747,000 - 82,105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision

Group Life Insurance & AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Center Discount

Paid Holidays & PTO

Job summary

Valley Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform patient intake, vitals, blood draws, and EKGs with a courteous, caring approach. You will document in the EMR accurately and support the practice staff with front desk tasks, including registration, billing, and insurance coordination.

Experience in a clinic or outpatient setting is required, along with NJ-recognized MA training and current MA/RMA certification (AMT/AAMA/NCCT).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; NJ-recognized Medical Assistant program.
• MA or RMA certification (AMT/AAMA/NCCT) required.
• Previous MA experience in clinic or outpatient setting with customer service/data entry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient intake, vital signs and EKG as directed.
• Perform blood draws and pharmacy calls.
• Document accurately in EMR per policies and licensure.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Administrative/clerical

Office workflow

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (NJ-recognized MA program)

MA certification (AMT/AAMA/NCCT)

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Position SummaryPerforms direct clinical activities in a courteous, caring and respectful manner. These include patient intake, blood draw, pharmacy calls, EKG and any tests required by the provider. Responsible for accurately documenting an EMR system in accordance with licensure and Valley Medical Group (VMG) policies and procedures. Maintains close working relationships with all practice staff to ensure proper workflow, care and treatment. Performs a variety of front desk activities that support the Practice and professional staff to include patient registration, billing, insurance, and safe visit protocols as directed or requested by Practice Manager/Supervisor.EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent and completion of a formal Medical Assistant program recognized by the State of New Jersey to include completion of formal coursework in office management, database management or business. Current and valid certification as a medical assistant or registered medical assistant recognized by the Board of Examiners such as American Medical Technology (AMT), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) required.ExperiencePrevious MA experience in a clinic, physician's office or outpatient setting along with previous customer service/data entry, administrative/office management/clerical experience required.SkillsUnderstanding of the operations of a medical practice preferred. Strong orientation towards the provisions of high quality, cost effective and comprehensive medical care.Job LocationLuckow PavilionShiftDay (United States of America)BenefitsMedical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit PlansSupplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended IllnessRetirement PlanTuition AssistanceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership DiscountDay Care Discounts for Various Daycare FacilitiesSalaryJoining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.Pay Range: $22.99 - $28.74 (per hour)EEO StatementValley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.