Medical Assistant

AD; Jefferson Township (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ImageCare Radiology in New Jersey seeks a full-time Medical Assistant/Tech Aid for the West Orange office. This role involves administrative and clinical support, with onboarding required at Mount Olive.

Schedule is Tuesday and Thursday 7:30am - 9:00pm, aiding physicians and caring for patients in a fast-paced imaging center. Responsibilities include greeting patients, updating EMR records, taking medical histories, vital signs, and assisting examinations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• EMR experience is preferred (1 year).
• BLS Certification is required.
• Certified Medical Assistant is preferred.
• ImageCare requires vaccination per policy (MMR and flu).
• HIPAA training/compliance expected.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and manage administrative tasks like calls and scheduling.
• Take patient histories and record vital signs as needed.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist physicians.
• Maintain patient records in EMR and ensure confidentiality.
• Maintain medical supplies and assist clinical staff as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

At ImageCare Radiology, we offer a wide range of diagnostic imaging services across 20+ locations in Northern and Central New Jersey. Our outpatient centers provide affordable, high-quality care in a patient-focused environment. Join our growing team and help us deliver exceptional medical imaging while advancing your career in a supportive, dynamic setting. Be part of a team that values your skills and contributions!

ImageCare Radiology is hiring a Full-Time Medical Assistant/Tech Aid for our West Orange office. All successful candidates will need to report to Mount Olive for their first day of onboarding.

Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday 7:30am - 9:00pm.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Skilled and organized Medical Assistant that assists our healthcare team. Assist with performing a combination of various administrative and clinical tasks. Administrative responsibilities include greeting patients as they arrive, answering phone calls and emails as needed, scheduling appointments as needed, and updating and filing patients’ medical records on EMR and/or on site as pertinent to patients’ needs. Clinical duties include taking patient medical histories, recording patient vital signs as needed, preparing patients for examination, and assisting the physician during examinations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Helps patients by providing information, services, and assistance.
• Maintains medical supplies inventory as needed.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit.
• Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary evaluations.
• Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records and keeping patient information confidential.
• Counsels patients by transmitting physician’s orders and answers any pertinent questions.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Keeps supplies readily available for the Technologist and other medical staff.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications.
• Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards; facility policies and procedures; and federal, state, and local requirements.
• Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership foraccomplishingnew and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Assistsas needed with vascular access as directed (if certified to do so)
• Perform any other related duties asrequiredor assigned.
• Handling patient priors as needed.
• Checking and verifying exam with EMR order vs Rx
• Maintain clean and stocked workarea.
• Maintain HIPAA practices and HIPAA training.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Earned Sick Hours

Flu Vaccination & Proof of MMR Requirement: ImageCare's Company Policy is that all personnel must be vaccinated with the MMR and the yearly flu shot.

ImageCare Centers provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.