Full-Time Certified Medical Assistant - Edison, NJ

Immediate Care Walk-In Management LLC; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Edison, NJ is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join their team. You will assist providers, document patient information, and maintain exam rooms, while ensuring excellent patient management and vital signs documentation. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, medical assistant certification, and the ability to perform phlebotomy and administer injections. Friendly customer interaction and strong organizational skills are a must.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, medical assistant certification essential.
• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems for patient flow.
• Exceptional customer service and telephone skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and document vital signs.
• Assist providers in exam rooms as instructed.
• Perform phlebotomy and administer injections as needed.
• Maintain medical supplies and instrument sterilization.
• Handle patient, provider, and pharmacy communication.
• Ensure maintenance of logs and required checks.

Skills

Customer service

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma; some college preferred

Medical assistant certification

Job description

Description

Position: Certified Medical Assistant

Reports to: Practice Operations Manager

Summary: As part of our team, the Medical Assistants work closely with our providers and patients. More specifically, they interview patients, measure vital signs, document all information in patients charts and assist the Providers in exam rooms. Additionally, they maintain logs, keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies and handle calls as appropriate.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patients’ charts
• Assist providers in exam rooms; give instructions to patients as instructed by the providers
• Perform certain procedures such as blood draw, EKG, etc.
• Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required
• Provide feedback and answers to patient/provider/pharmacy calls
• Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, etc.)
• All other duties as assigned by Office Manager or Practice Administrator

Requirements

Required Experience:

• High school diploma; some college preferred
• Medical assistant certification
• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow
• Ability to perform phlebotomy and administer injections
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette