Compassionate Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Scheduling

Prime Healthcare; Passaic (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's General Medical Group—affiliated with St. Mary's General Hospital—seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians with patient care, scheduling and chart management. You will also provide information to patients and help uphold a positive image of the clinic.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus medical assistant certification and BLS. Prior public contact and health care experience are preferred for success in this position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum one year work experience in public contact job.
• Work experience in health care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care, clerical, environmental and organization tasks.
• Schedule appointments and chart management.
• Provide information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinic services.
• Conveys a positive image of the organization.

Skills

Public contact experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

BLS (AHA) certificate

One year work experience in public contact job

Healthcare experience preferred

Job description

St. Mary's General Medical Group—affiliated with St. Mary's General Hospital—seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians with patient care, scheduling and chart management. You will also provide information to patients and help uphold a positive image of the clinic.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus medical assistant certification and BLS. Prior public contact and health care experience are preferred for success in this position.