Medical Assistant

Advocare LLC; Englewood (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/prescription coverage

Dental coverage

Vision care

Flexible spending accounts

401(k)

Job summary

A leading medical organization in Englewood seeks a Medical Assistant to provide high-quality patient care and support clinical staff. Responsibilities include administrative tasks, obtaining patient histories, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and preferably one year of experience. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are essential. Benefits include medical coverage, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Proficient in medical practices and administrative processes.
• Demonstrates leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality direct patient care.
• Assist providers with clinical and administrative duties.
• Maintain medical supplies inventory and perform preventive maintenance.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Proficient in administrative tasks

Ability to communicate effectively

Familiarity with medical terminology

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year of prior experience in a medical setting

Job description

Description

The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing high quality direct patient care and assisting providers and other clinical staff with patient care and other clinical and administrative duties in a professional manner. Ability to competently and skillfully perform all clinical and clerical functions including, but not limited to: vital signs, patient interview, electronic documentation, screening tools, lab/specimen prep, point of care collection and processing, filing, processing records, answering phones, verifying insurance, scheduling appointments and processing referrals. Must provide age-appropriate care in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the patient served.

Advocare, LLC is a partnership of the top doctors in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, including pediatricians, family practice and specialist. As part of the team, you’ll work side‑by‑side with forward‑thinking professionals who strive to provide the highest quality medical care by meeting and exceeding standards for clinical outcomes while delivering exceptional patient service in an evolving healthcare environment.

As a full‑time Advocare employee, the following benefits are available for you and your family: Medical/prescription coverage; dental coverage; vision care; flexible spending accounts; health savings account, if applicable; voluntary hospital indemnity; voluntary term life insurance and AD&D; voluntary short‑term disability and long‑term disability; critical illness, cancer, and accident insurance; group auto and homeowners insurance; commuter benefits; 401(k).

Medical Assistant Essential Functions:

• Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks and clinical duties including but not limited to obtaining and recording patient medical histories, receiving and directing phone calls, ensuring successful completion of all forms
• Maintaining medical supplies inventory and performing preventive maintenance to keep the medical equipment operating
• Preparing patients for examination by performing physical tests, take vitals, reporting patient history summary
• Preparing treatment rooms for clinical examinations
• Counseling patients by transmitting physician’s orders and questions about the treatment
• Delivering attention, compassionate support, and assistance to patients and families
• Ensuring compliance with all healthcare regulations including HIPPA, OSHA, etc.
• Aides staff, physicians, and other faculty as needed
• Performs additional job‑related duties as assigned

Medical Assistant Required Skills/Abilities:

• Firm grasp on medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in administrative tasks
• Must be highly organized and detail‑oriented; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility
• Familiarity with medical terminology and digital record systems
• Ability to communicate effectively and verbalize ideas
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands and demonstrates the highest level of customer/client service and response
• Demonstrates ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

Medical Assistant Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• One year of prior experience in a medical setting preferred