Certified Medical Assistant - Urology

Astera; Morristown (NJ); Sur place; USD 29 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision coverage

HSA/FSA eligible

401(k) with company contributions

Profit sharing

Tuition assistance

Employee referral bonus

Résumé du poste

Astera is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for our Urology pediatrics practice in the Morristown area. The role involves assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical duties, while ensuring accurate documentation and efficient patient flow.

Required are a medical assistant diploma and national certification, with BLS; the position includes performing screenings, triage, minor surgical support, and various lab tasks in a clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures.
• Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families.
• Skill intact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
• Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.
• Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others.

Responsabilités

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities including managing patient flow and assisting patients with transfers.
• Collecting patient medical history and vitals; performing screenings per provider guidelines.
• Assisting physicians/nurses with procedures; charting and relaying instructions to patients/families.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities such as sending/receiving patient records and obtaining reports.
• Scheduling appointments and verifying insurance coverage; updating charts.
• Provide MA coverage to other departments and assist with minor surgeries and lab tasks.

Connaissances

Healthcare knowledge

Patient communication

Interpersonal diplomacy

Learning ability

Professional image

Compassion

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Medical assistant diploma or relevant program

National certification for RMA/AAMA/NAHP/AMCA/NCCT/NHA

Description du poste

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

We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for our Urology pediatrics practice in the Morristown area.

Summary of Duties

A nonexempt position involved in both the clinical and administrative areas including assisting physicians with patient care and also handling clerical duties. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from clinical services.

Essential Functions

1. Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow and accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.

2. Collecting patient medical history and vitals; performing screenings per provider guidelines.

3. Assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures; charting, relaying instructions to patients/families, answering calls and providing pertinent information.

4. Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned that may include sending/receiving patient medical records, obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes and referral information.

5. Completing forms/requisitions as needed.

6. Scheduling appointments, verifying insurance coverage, managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately.

7. Participate in triage activities as required.

8. Minor surgery assists including surgical tray set-up/post surgical care.

9. Laboratory procedures including OSHA guideline; quality control methods; CLIA-waived testing; capillary punctures and venipunctures; electrocardiography including mounting, emergency triage and first aid.

10. Provide MA coverage to other departments when necessary.

11. Must adhere to the MA scope of practice in the laboratory.

12. Other duties may be assigned.

Skills/Experience

1. Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures.

2. Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families.

3. Skill intact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.

4. Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.

5. Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.

6. Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others.

Education/Requirements

1. High school diploma or GED, medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution or a college course in medical assisting required.

2. Current documentation of a national certification for the registered medical assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) or certified assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), and National Healthcareer Association (NHA) required.

3. BLS affiliated with American Heart Association required

Pay Range

$21/hr - $25/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.