Medical Assistant

North-American-Medical-Associates; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Medical Associates in Newark, DE is hiring a Medical Office Assistant to support clinical and front office operations. You will escort patients, collect specimens, record vital signs, manage medications under supervision, and ensure a smooth patient flow.

The ideal candidate holds a current Medical Assistant certificate from an accredited program (NJ/PA/DE), CPR, strong customer service, and excellent communication. Travel between offices may be required.

Qualifications

• Certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program (NJ/PA/DE).
• CPR certification required.
• 2+ years healthcare experience preferred.
• High professionalism and communication skills.
• Inventory management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms.
• Collect urine specimens and process per guidelines.
• Record vital signs and medical history at each visit.
• Medication reconciliation in EMR.
• Communicate patient status to providers via EMR.
• Assist providers with minor procedures.
• Collect and update patient history and records.
• Prepare and stock examination rooms.
• Front office tasks: answer calls and greet patients.
• Assist office manager with inventory and orders.
• Administer medications under supervision.
• Prepare equipment for sterilization.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Provide excellent customer service in all situations.
• Travel between offices for cross-coverage as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Inventory management

Professionalism

Education

Medical Assistant certificate

Tools

EMR

Job description

About the Organization

North American Medical Associates is a fast-growing multi-specialty medical practice with a team of doctors and professionals devoted to the art of diagnosing, managing and treating disorders. We also aim to go beyond treatment to improve a patient's quality of life.

We provide care that is personalized for each patient. We offer a variety of services ranging from interventional procedures, therapy, medication management along with minimally invasive surgery including permanent placement of dorsal column stimulators. Our goal is to improve quality of life and provide an enhanced sense of wellbeing through an integrated approach. Our providers are board certified pain specialists with primary board certifications in either Anesthesiology.

We have affiliations with organizations like Virtua, Jefferson Health, Cooper Medical Center in NJ, Jefferson Health, Main Line Health in PA.

NAMA is a fast-paced organization that values our employees and our providers, while serving our communities. We offer excellent benefits, that includes healthcare benefits, PTO and 401k.

Description

North American Medical Associates (NAMA) is a growing Multi-Specialty Medical Practice with a team of doctors and professionals devoted to patient care: diagnosing, managing, and treating chronic pain.

Job Responsibilities

• Escort patients to and from the exam/procedure rooms
• Collect urine specimens at each visit, and process according to visit guidelines.
• Record patient information such as vital signs, height and weight and changes in medical history at each appointment.
• Medication Reconciliation in EMR
• Communicate to providers using the EMR to change the status of the room patients are assigned and do verbal handoff to providers on patient status prior to the visit.
• Assist providers with minor procedures.
• Collecting and updating patient HX and medical records.
• Clean, stock and prepare examination rooms prior to patient appointments.
• Work in the front office taking care of tasks such as answering phone calls and greeting patients as they enter the office.
• Assist the office manager in maintaining the medical inventory and placing orders for new materials as needed
• Administer medications under the supervision and direction of the provider.
• Prepares equipment for sterilization.
• Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice.
• Always practice good customer service in all situations.
• Occasional travel between offices is required for cross coverage of our Practice locations.

Position Requirements

• Current Certificate from an accredited; NJ, PA or DE Medical Assistant training school.
• Current CPR license
• Preferred 2+ years of experience working for a healthcare practice or hospital
• High level of professionalism
• Strong customer service skills
• Inventory management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time and/or Part-Time

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.

Medical Office Assistant in Newark, DE