Certified Medical Assistant - URO

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Tuition assistance

Employee referral bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Astera in New Jersey is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support our Urology Division in Denville/Newton/Dover. You will provide clinical and administrative assistance, helping doctors and patients with timely, accurate care.

Responsibilities include taking vitals and EKGs, preparing patients, updating medication lists, administering injections, and processing refills under physician direction. Proficiency with EMR and rooming patients is required; travel to other locations may be

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant with valid certification.
• Proven experience as a medical assistant.
• Familiarity with medical office management systems and procedures.
• Excellent time management and ability to multitask.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong planning abilities.
• Willing to travel to other locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs and EKGs.
• Prepare patients for examinations.
• Update patient medication lists and administer injections.
• Authorize prescription refills as directed by physicians.
• Handle EMR entries, rooming patients, and clerical tasks as needed.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Organization skills

Multitasking

Willing to travel

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

EMR Systems

Medical Office Management Systems

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 you will be responsible for providing clinical and administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of our Urology Division in Denville/Newton/Dover. You will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management and communicate with accuracy, quality and timeliness.

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
• 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
• willing to travel to other locations as needed

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.