Medical Assistant

Bernard Personnel Consultants; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Bernard Personnel Consultants is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide administrative and clinical support in our patient care office in Newark, Delaware. You will assist the assigned provider with patient care management, scheduling, record keeping, and communication.

The role involves scribing during exams, pre-authorizing meds and imaging, and occasional front desk coverage. A CCMA certification is preferred and experience with Cerner PowerChart or similar EMR is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience as a medical assistant or medical secretary.
• Familiarity with medical office management systems.
• Ability to multitask and manage time efficiently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and document basic medical history.
• Organize and schedule appointments.
• Update and file medical records and insurance reports.
• Arrange laboratory services.
• Prepare and clean treatment rooms and medical instruments.
• Assist during medical examinations with scribing.
• Pre-authorize medications and imaging.
• Handle correspondence and forms.
• Manage receivable/payable accounts and maintain records.
• Occasionally cover front desk and assist with phone calls.

Skills

Medical assistant experience

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Social perceptiveness

Organizational skills

Spanish (optional)

Education

CCMA certification preferred

Tools

Cerner PowerChart / EMR software

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Medical Assistant you will be responsible for providing administrative support for your assigned provider in our patient care office. You will provide support through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization, and communication. The target is to complete all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and document basic medical history
• Organize and schedule appointments
• Update and file medical records and insurance reports
• Arrange laboratory services
• Check with patients and type up patients’ charts
• Assist during medical examinations with scribing
• Pre-authorize medication prescriptions and imaging
• Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes, and forms
• Handle receivable and payable accounts and keep financial records
• Prepare and clean treatment rooms and medical instruments
• You will be called upon to occasionally to perform medical assistant duties for a different provider than your usual assigned provider
• You may also be called upon to occasionally cover the front desk (check-in or check-out)
• Assist with phone calls

Skills

• Proven working experience as a medical assistant or medical secretary
• Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work
• Social perceptiveness and service oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Proficiency in Cerner Power Chart or equivalent EMR/EHR software

Optional Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in Spanish is a plus but not required

License

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) (Preferred)