Certified Medical Assistant, Cardiology Ridgewood, Full Time, Day

The Valley Hospital; Ridgewood (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision discount

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plan

Fitness center discount

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ is seeking a professional Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative duties. Responsibilities include patient intake, blood draw, EKG, and coordinating with physicians to ensure smooth patient flow.

The role requires an certified Medical Assistant and strong EMR documentation skills. Front desk duties involve greeting patients, insurance verification, and scheduling, with a focus on courteous, efficient service.

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, computer literacy

Responsibilities

• Greet, register, verify insurance and collect payments at time of service.
• Maintain daily patient schedule and answer calls to schedule appointments or handle inquiries.
• Perform patient intake, blood draw, EKG and tests as directed by physician.
• Document accurately in EMR per licensure and Valley Medical Group policies.
• Coordinate with clinical staff to ensure proper patient flow and service delivery.

Skills

Medical assistant certification

EMR documentation

Patient flow coordination

Communication skills

BCLS certification

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Formal Medical Assistant program

Office management / computer literacy coursework

Tools

EMR systems

Office management software

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.

(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 literacy

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

Ridgewood 1200 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: $21.90 - $27.37 (per hour)

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