Medical Assistant

CardioOne; Oakland (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Primary Care Medical Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care and ensure a seamless experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centric service. This position promises a fulfilling work environment with competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, and 401k options. Join a mission-driven organization focused on improving patient outcomes and making a positive impact in cardiology.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan with Match

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a healthcare office is required.
• Must have EKG Certification and be a certified Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and document medical history.
• Assist during medical examinations and manage patient records.
• Coordinate care and manage patient prescription needs.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Patient Care

Medical Terminology

Education

Certification as a Medical Assistant

EKG Certification

Tools

Athena EMR

MS Office

Job description

CardioOne partners with independent cardiologists to provide innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes and reduce costs. Our platform helps our physician partners thrive in today’s fee-for-service environment and prepare for success in value-based care. In February 2024, we partnered with WindRose Health Investors as well as top physician services and payor executives to grow our team and invest in our next phase of growth.

CardioOne offers a magnificent work environment, good working conditions, and competitive pay. We offer medical, dental, vision, and a 401k plan with a match to benefit eligible employees. We offer PTO (Personal Time Off) and sick time to full-time employees. We take pride in creating a culture of employee engagement that translates into an exemplary patient experience. Join us in our mission to positively impact US cardiology.

About the Role

Our rapidly growing Cardiology practice is seeking a motivated individual to join as our Primary Care Medical Assistant. In this role, you will work directly with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to facilitate outstanding care for our patients. This position is full-time and requires being onsite at 43 Yawpo Avenue, Suite 6, Oakland, NJ 07436.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, no weekends, 7:30AM to 4:30 PM.

Compensation: $20.00 to $22.00 per hour, dependent on experience.

What you'll do:

• Interview patients and document basic medical history
• Organize and schedule appointments
• Update and file medical records and insurance reports
• Arrange hospital admissions and laboratory services
• Check with patients and type up patients' charts
• Assist during medical examinations
• 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
• Other administrative duties as needed
• Provide patient-centric service and care to all patients
• Work independently and collaboratively with the Practice Manager to serve as a seamless link between patients, practice staff, and physicians to ensure optimal experience for all patients and practice providers.
• Assist in addressing patient concerns and requests through patient triage, collecting pertinent information to escalate to the provider team as necessary
• Prepare charts for Cardiologist - Prepare chart sections in Athena EMR at least 24 hours before the visit with the following; but not limited to: Reason for visit, Patient medication reconciliation, current pharmacy information, lab test results, Imaging testing results.
• Any and all other pertinent medical information necessary for the care.
• Patient Intake: Welcome all patients with kindness and compassion. Execute intake checklist [as defined by practice], perform trained documentation workflows in AthenaHealth EMR
• Perform and document in-clinic testing and imaging
• Manage all aspects of patient prescription needs, including: placing orders, coordinating care with pharmacies, answering patient questions & managing renewal requests
• Additional care coordination responsibilities as requested and trained by the Provider and Director of Imaging Svcs
• Other duties as assigned

What you'll need:

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in a healthcare office is required.
• EKG Certification isrequired.
• Strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), clinical and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates strong work ethic and reliability (i.e. attendance and punctuality)
• Ability to create and sustain meaningful patient experiences.
• The ability to quickly resolve issues and think outside the box
• Knowledge of medical terminology. Must be able to efficiently communicate with patients and providers using appropriate language.
• Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software
• Certification as a Medical Assistant in good standing required
• Knowledge and use of EHRs (Athena experience is a plus!)