Medical Assistant

Carewellhealth; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in East Orange, NJ. This role includes performing clerical duties, assisting physicians, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. The ideal candidate should hold a High School Diploma and relevant certifications, along with a commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in a healthcare environment is required.
• Competency in basic clinical skills and healthcare informatics is necessary.
• Ability to perform under stress and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care by performing clerical duties like registration and scheduling.
• Document clinical information accurately and maintain compliance with health standards.
• Assist with medical procedures and maintain patient care areas.

Skills

Patient care

Clerical duties

Communication

Infection control

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

BLS certification by American Heart Association (AHA)

Job description

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Job Summary

Assist with the provision of patient care. Provides necessary support in the Physician Associates of Northern New Jersey.

Job Summary

Assist with the provision of patient care. Provides necessary support in the Physician Associates of Northern New Jersey.

Essential Functions

• Perform assigned clerical duties including but not limited to registration, scheduling, answering phones, chart preparation and patient appointments
• Facilitates the provision of care to patients by accurately documenting clinical information
• Perform following duties according to EOGH, including but not limited to obtain physical measurements which includes heights, weights, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiratory rate and all documented according to department standards. Reports abnormal results to the provider
• Perform basic laboratory tests on the premises withing POCT standards, maintains refrigerator and QC logs
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens according to health system standards.
• Assists with patient transfer and undressing.
• Organize patient care area based upon patient needs and priorities as identified by the department.
• Assists physicians with procedures.
• Demonstrates competence in all performance of: assisting with application and removal of casts; CPR, application of dressings, splints, and orthopedic devices and venipuncture.
• Clean and sterilizes medical instruments using health system standards
• Utilize infection prevention and control procedures according to health system policy
• Stock patient exam rooms
• Orders supplies as needed and restock supply areas
• Maintain patient areas while assuring compliance standards set forth by regulatory agencies
• Manage supplies and equipment un a fiscally responsible manner
• Schedule ancillary test for patients if requested by physician and provide patients with ancillary services information such as telephone number and address.
• Recognizes and respects cultural diversity while being sensitive to the individual’s ability to communicate
• Maintains open communication with the provider regarding patient care matters.
• Prioritizes and performs multiple tasks
• Floats to other areas as needed
  
  

Computer Skills

• Demonstrates health care informatics competency in order to manage patient care, outcome data and current and emerging health care technology, which includes:
• Basic computer competency, including the effective use of patient care devices, computers, computer software programs such as e-mail and word processing programs.
• Information literacy, including the effective use of electronic resources for patient care
• Information management skills, including the effective use of the electronic health record and clinical information systems
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Working Conditions

Requires full range of motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Requires standing and walking for extended periods. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.

Physical Requirements

Job requires frequent standing and walking. Lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 40 pounds occurs with varied frequency

Minimum Education/Certifications

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

BLS certification by American Heart Association (AHA).

Minimum Work Experience

Minimum of one-year experience in health care environment

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Must be willing to work holidays, weekends and provide additional coverage as needed

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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