Med Assistant I - FT - Day - Hematology Oncology Specialists Pennington NJ

Capital-Health; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Prescription drug coverage

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

FSA – Healthcare

Job summary

Capital Health is hiring a Medical Assistant to support exam room preparation, patient transport and rooming, and to assist providers with examinations in a fast-paced clinical setting. The role requires strong patient interaction skills and accurate data entry in the EMR.

Responsibilities include recording vital signs, medical history, medication reconciliation, and completing essential clerical duties. BLS is required; two years in a direct patient care role is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of work experience as a medical assistant, EMT or similar role.
• AHA BLS certification required or must obtain before end of orientation.
• Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and assist LIP as requested.
• Direct patients to examination rooms and help with preparation.
• Record patient vital signs and medical history accurately.
• Input data into registration, EMR, and scheduling systems.
• Assist with medication reconciliation and clerical duties as needed.
• Maintain infection control and equipment cleaning procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).Pay Range:$18.57 - $23.23Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Position OverviewPrepares exam rooms for patient encounters and assists LIP as requested. Directs patients to examination rooms; assists in preparing patients for examination; assists patients in undressing, dressing and getting on and off of the examination table. Notifies provider of patient's arrival and readiness for their examination. Assists providers with patient examinations.Reviews charts prior to patients' scheduled appointment to assure that all requested lab work and diagnostic procedures have been completed and that reports have been returned and are accessible to the provider. Records medical history, current medications, treatments, and problem list accurately. Obtains and records patient vital signs, temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and reason for visit.Assists with patient equipment downloads, utilizing a variety of medical device software programs and printing appropriate reports for LIP review accurately and in a timely manner.Assists with medication reconciliation process, reviewing and accurately documenting patient medications.Accurately and efficiently performs all clerical duties as needed, including but not limited to patient registration, billing, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and initiating, maintaining and filing medical records.Assists with equipment cleaning, disinfection, and pasteurization, documenting appropriately according to standardized protocols.Disseminates and communicates accurate patient information appropriate to the patient's disorder.Accurately inputs data in the registration, electronic medical record, database and scheduling systems according to established procedures.Assists patients to complete essential paperwork and questionnaires.Assures exam rooms are cleaned after each patient and appropriately stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and forms. Practices proper infection control techniques.Cross-trained to perform Patient Reception Rep job duties as needed.Performs other selected clinical and clerical duties that assist in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management within any CH office location under the direction of a provider and manager in accordance with the objectives and policies of Capital Health (CH) and respective state laws governing such action and activities.Performs other duties as assigned. Incumbents working in Primary Care or Specialty Care offices may be assigned to other Capital Health Medical Group Practices as needed.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation: High school diploma or equivalent.Experience: Two years of work experience as a medical assistant, EMT or other direct patient care related role. Will consider a current nursing student with completion of two clinical semesters from an accredited nursing program.Other Credentials: AHA BLS. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation periodKnowledge and Skills: Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures. Ability to document and maintain patient care records.Special Training: Knowledge of vital signs, medical terminology, basic computer basic data entry skills; and medical record management.Usual Work Day: 8 HoursPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTFrequent physical demands include: Standing , Carry objects , Pinching/fine motor activitiesOccasional physical demands include: Sitting , Walking , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Taste or SmellContinuous physical demands include: Talk or HearLifting Floor to Waist 40 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 40 lbs.Sensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Dust/Particulate MatterThis position is eligible for the following benefits:Medical PlanPrescription drug coverage & In-House Employee PharmacyDental PlanVision PlanFlexible Spending Account (FSA)- Healthcare FSA- Dependent Care FSARetirement Savings and Investment PlanBasic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) InsuranceSupplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment InsuranceDisability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)Employee Assistance ProgramCommuter TransitCommuter ParkingSupplemental Life Insurance- Voluntary Life Spouse- Voluntary Life Employee- Voluntary Life ChildVoluntary Legal ServicesVoluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity InsuranceVoluntary Identity Theft InsuranceVoluntary Pet InsurancePaid Time-Off ProgramThe pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.