Certified Medical Assistant I- Full Time, Days, Primary Care, Morristown NJ

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team in a dynamic clinical environment. In this role, you will provide essential patient care, manage medical records, and ensure smooth clinic operations. Your responsibilities will include monitoring vital signs, assisting with patient intake, and providing emotional support to patients. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with a collaborative care team, ensuring that patients receive top-notch care in a supportive atmosphere. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient lives and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical assistant scope of practice and patient-centered care.
• Ability to handle patient intake and manage medical records.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under physician supervision.
• Record medical information, conduct patient interviews, and administer medications.
• Assist patients with referrals and guide them through the healthcare system.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical Record Management

Vital Signs Monitoring

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Certification as Medical Assistant

Job description

Responsible for providing general direct and indirect patient care in a clinical setting under the direct supervision of a physician. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure functionality of practice operations to provide excellent patient care. Ensures medical facilities run smoothly, and works in a clerical, administrative, or clinical capacity, and may even be asked to perform more specialized tasks.


Principal Accountabilities:

1. Handles patient intake, updates medical records, and administers appropriate screening tools.
2. Records medical information and test results, conducts patient interviews, takes and records vital signs, collects specimens, and administers medication under physician supervision.
3. Assists with walk-in and scheduled clinic visits, ensures verification and recording of clinical data and adherence to quality standards.
4. Monitors environment for compliance with continual accreditation readiness and evaluates practice schedule for changes or updates.
5. Demonstrates knowledge of the certified medical assistant scope of practice, incorporating elements of holistic patient-centered and team-based care.
6. Guides patients through the health care system and helps patients arrive at scheduled appointments on time.
7. Provides emotional support related to the patient's clinical situation in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
8. Assists with referrals of patients to the appropriate specialist for diagnosis or treatment.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.