Lead Certified Medical Assistant

Equiliem; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing company is seeking a Lead Certified Medical Assistant to support students' health needs. The role involves administering vaccinations, managing medical records, and assisting with behavioral health scheduling. Ideal candidates are self-starters with strong communication skills and experience in student health. This position offers a fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options

Qualifications

• At least one year of related experience preferred, especially in Student Health.
• Flexible to work evenings.

Responsibilities

• Process new student medical packets and administer annual FLU Shots.
• Check-in patients and schedule appointments via EMR system.
• Assist Psychologist with patient care and manage patient charts.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Independent Work

Education

Certification from an accredited medical assistant program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

SUMMARY:

Provide support to students including maintaining health records, basic health care, assisting with Behavioral Health scheduling and record keeping. The primary role is to ensure the immediate well-being of students while communicating with the medical director and/or Departmental Psychologist.

This office is fast-paced and requires employees to work both front and back-end positions. The ideal candidate will be committed to being there daily, ambitious, a self-starter, team player, and ready to handle any situation.

LEAD CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT:

Capable of training injections and sharing policy and procedure changes with teammates, assisting them with implementing them into their workload daily.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

STUDENT HEALTH

• Process new student medical packets for the Medical, Graduate, and PA Schools.
• Administer and record keeping of annual FLU Shot and FIT Testing requirements.
• Manage daily Vaccine Inventory.
• Train medical and nursing students for assistance in FLU and Fit Testing clinics.
• Validate Medical records for students entering clinical rotations.
• Draw up and administer vaccinations.
• Handle patient calls and relay information to physicians through the Medicat EMR system.
• Prepare exam rooms and scan patient correspondence into EMR.
• Maintain office and medical supply inventory, stock exam rooms, and handle mail.
• Communicate with staff and perform other duties as assigned, adhering to compliance standards.

EMPLOYEE HEALTH

• Administer and record annual FLU Shots and PPD/TB Gold Tests for new hires.
• Collaborate with departments as needed, answer phones, and maintain supplies and mail.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

• Check-in patients, verify paperwork, and schedule appointments via EMR system.
• Prepare and assist with patient visits, document in EMR, and handle correspondence.
• Assist Psychologist with patient care and manage patient charts.
• Perform other duties as assigned, ensuring compliance with policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must perform essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Certification from an accredited medical assistant program required.
• Knowledge of computers and medical terminology preferred.
• At least one year of related experience preferred, especially in Student Health.
• Flexible to work evenings and experienced with electronic medical records.
• Strong communication, organizational, and independent work skills required.

Contract Length:

13 weeks, with possible extensions and temp-to-perm opportunities.

About Equiliem Healthcare

Specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel across healthcare spectrum. Recognized as a certified small business enterprise with Joint Commission accreditation and multiple awards.

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options