Certified Medical Assistant / Business Assoc, Urogynecologist, Full Time, Day

06 Valley Physician Services; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision discount program

Group term life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Supplemental voluntary benefits

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Valley Health System in Paramus, NJ seeks a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to work under physician supervision, performing patient intake, blood draws, EKGs, and related tests. The role includes careful documentation in the EMR and front desk duties such as greeting patients, verifying insurance, and collecting payments.

The CMA will collaborate with clinical staff to ensure efficient patient flow, support office management tasks, and maintain high-quality, compassionate care aligned with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a formal Medical Assistant program recognized by the State of New Jersey.
• Certification required.
• Completion of formal coursework in office management, database management or business.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient intake, blood draw, EKG and other tests as directed by physician.
• Maintains accurate EMR documentation in accordance with licensure and policy.
• Manages front desk duties: greeting, registration, insurance verification, and collects payments.
• Supports scheduling and coordination with clinical staff to ensure smooth patient flow.

Skills

Medical terminology

EKG

Phlebotomy/Blood draw

Customer service

EMR documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma + MA program

Certification required

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary (CMA)

Under the direction of the physician, Charge RN or Manager performs 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 physician. Responsible for accurately documenting in an EMR system in accordance with licensure and VMG policy and procedures. Maintains close working relationships with all practice staff to ensure proper workflow, care and treatment. o (BA) Performs a variety of essential front desk activities that include greeting, registering, ensuring insurance compliance and collecting appropriate payment at time of service. Responsible for maintaining the daily patient schedule and answers all incoming calls that results in scheduling an appointment, medication refills or pass along inquiries from a clinical or billing nature, in a courteous, caring and respective manner. Coordinates with the clinical staff on any special needs or requirements and ensuring proper patient flow. Supports the Practice and professional staff as directed or requested by Practice Manager.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a formal Medical Assistant program that is recognized by the State of New Jersey.
• Certification required.
• Completion of formal coursework in office management, database management or business.

Computer & Experience

• Previous MA experience in a clinic, physician's office or outpatient setting preferred.
• Six (6) months of previous customer service/data entry, administrative/office management/clerical experience required.

Skills

• Current and valid certification as a certified 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.
• BCLS certification preferred upon hire, will be required.
• Understanding of the operations of a medical practice preferred.
• Strong orientation towards the provisions of high quality, cost effective and comprehensive medical care.
• Ability to use effective organizational and time management skills to set priorities and respond quickly to urgent/emergent situations.
• Strong communication--both oral, written and presentation skills to convey information in a clear and concise manner to persons of varied age groups, customers and/or groups.
• Ability to create, maintain and support a high functioning team; establish and foster cooperative working relationships with staff and management; and function effectively as part of that team.
• Demonstrates behavior that is courteous, caring, respectful, and compassionate at all times.Demonstrates ability to listen and respond in a non-judgmental manner, with clear expectations.
• Demonstrates behavior that is consistent with the Valley Health System's Behavioral Standards, as well as the Valley Physician Services Mission and Vision Statements.
• Ability to represent the organization positively at all times.
• Ability to respect confidentiality of private healthcare, financial and other company information at all times.
• Ability to honor commitments to the job and members of the team.
• Ability to speak constructively about co-workers and the organization.
• Ability to assume responsibilities and accountability for job duties and organizational responsibilities.
• Ability to support company-wide efforts to improve and maintain a high level of patient/customer satisfaction, as evidenced by (but not limited to) customer/patient satisfaction survey scores and other organizational and System's targets.

Position may require rotating to other VMG locations from time to time when necessary.

Job Location

Paramus 140 E Ridgewood Ave Shift Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/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 Plans
• Supplemental 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 Illness Retirement Plan Tuition Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Joining 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 Statement

Valley 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.

Valley Health System is proud of our commitment to improving the lives our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. When you join Valley, you’re joining a team of people who believe in delivering quality care in a supportive environment where top performance is both nurtured and recognized. Our culture is built on going the extra mile, doing what’s right, and always striving to be better together.