Certified Medical Assistant - Physician Practice

RNNation; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Gesundheitsunternehmen sucht einen engagierten Certified Medical Assistant, der klinische Unterstützung für Patienten bietet. In dieser Rolle sind Sie für die Vorbereitung von Untersuchungsräumen, die Durchführung von Vitalzeichenmessungen und die Unterstützung bei verschiedenen medizinischen Tests verantwortlich. Sie arbeiten in einem dynamischen Umfeld, in dem Teamarbeit und Kommunikation von größter Bedeutung sind. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für die Gesundheitsversorgung haben und in einem unterstützenden Team arbeiten möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie, einen positiven Einfluss auf das Leben der Patienten zu haben.

Qualifications

• Hochschulabschluss oder GED erforderlich.
• Ausgezeichnete Kommunikationsfähigkeiten und Fähigkeit zur Interaktion mit Patienten.

Responsibilities

• Vorbereitung von Untersuchungs- und Behandlungsräumen sowie Instrumenten.
• Durchführen von Vitalzeichenmessungen und Dokumentation in der Patientenakte.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Interaktion mit verschiedenen Bevölkerungsgruppen

Arbeiten in einem schnelllebigen Umfeld

Kenntnisse in Computerprozessen und Dateneingabeverfahren

Education

High School Diploma oder GED

Abschluss eines akkreditierten medizinischen Assistenzprogramms

Tools

Computer-Software für Bürosysteme

Job description

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting in providing clinical care to select patients under the supervision of the professional nurse or licensed medical practitioner and provides clerical office assistance.

This posting is for all current Forest Medical; Bergen OB/GYN Associates and HUMG@385 Prospect Ave Team Members that are either per diem, part time, or full time status.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Certified Medical Assistant at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Prepares exam room, treatment room, supplies and instruments.
  
• Prepares patients for physician visit and examination assisting as directed.
  
• Takes patient's vital signs and records in medical chart.
  
• Understands proper function and care of special equipment.
  
• Performs EKG, PFT, Audiometry, Titmus Test as indicated after a performance evaluation checklist
  completion. Also performs UDS, BAT, Phlebotomy, and other lab testing as indicated after performance
  evaluation checklist completion.
  
• Maintains records by completing patient records as directed; file record and reports.
  
• Assists with collections/billing procedures as needed.
  
• Uses computer software to maintain office systems.
  
• Identifies and responds to issues of confidentiality.
  
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
  
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
  
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
  
• Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a
  day.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with varying populations
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Knowledge of computerized processes and data entry procedures

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant or Certified Registered Medical Assistant or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant or Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate or Registered Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist or National Certified Medical Assistant
• AHA BasicHealth Care Life Support HCP Certification.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!