Certified Medical Assistant/Patient Care Associate

Astera; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company contributions

Profit sharing

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Astera is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant/Patient Care Associate to provide clinical and administrative support in our Primary Care offices, including taking vital signs, EKGs, preparing patients, updating medication lists and giving injections. You will float to the Old Bridge, Sayreville, East Brunswick and Edison locations to assist doctors and patients with accuracy and timeliness.

The ideal candidate has MA certification and demonstrated MA/secretary experience, plus strong time

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification required.
• Proven working experience as a medical assistant and/or medical secretary.
• Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Taking and recording vital signs and EKGs.
• Preparing patients for examinations.
• Obtain and update patient medication lists and give injections.
• Authorizing prescription refills as directed by physicians.
• EMR, rooming patients, clerical work, if needed.

Skills

MA Cert

MA/Secretary exp

Office management systems

Time management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Why Join Us?

For us, what matters most is excellence. We are caring professionals, people who live, work and dedicate themselves to the communities within New Jersey and Pennsylvania. As such, we strive to provide a sanctuary of excellence, precision, thoroughness and genuine compassion. We also take a whole-person approach to patient care and treatment, tailoring all that we do around their unique needs. And we do all we can for patients, going the extra mile to see that they’re supported, informed and getting the one-on-one care and service they deserve.

Job Description:

As a Certified Medical Assistant/Patient Care Associate, you will be responsible for providing clinical and administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of our Primary Care office. You will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management and communicate with accuracy, quality and timeliness. Float to the Old Bridge / Sayreville/East Brunswick/ Edison locations.

Duties include: Taking and recording vital signs and EKGs. Preparing patients for examinations. Obtain and update patient medication lists and give injections. Authorizing prescription refills as directed by physicians. EMR, rooming patients, clerical work, if needed.

Requirements:

• Medical Assistant Certification required
• Proven working experience as a medical assistant and/or medical secretary
• Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills

Pay Range: $21/hr - $30/hr

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated pay range for this position. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s educational background, skills and professional experience.

We areproud to offer a comprehensive benefit package and paid time off. The health benefits include immediate eligibility for medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA, FSA and other ancillary benefits. We also offer a 401(k) plan with company contribution, profit sharing, tuition assistance and employee referral bonus.