Medical Assistant

Allied Digestive Health; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Time-off Benefits

EAP

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

The Medical Assistant role at Gastroenterology of Ocean County is a full-time position located in Brick, NJ, with some days in Toms River and Forked River. The role supports clinicians by preparing patients, taking vital signs, and handling specimen processing, while ensuring a clean, sterile clinical environment.

The position requires effective communication to answer phones, schedule appointments, and coordinate with nurse practitioners, contributing to high-quality patient care and efficient

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a medical office or healthcare environment.
• Basic knowledge of medical instruments and sterilization procedures.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program is preferred.
• Familiarity with EHR systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination by taking vital signs and recording medical histories.
• Assist healthcare providers during procedures and examinations.
• Sterilize medical instruments and maintain cleanliness of examination rooms.
• Manage patient communications by answering phones, scheduling appointments, and providing information.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Medical assisting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training (preferred)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

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Medical Assistant

Full Time Toms River, NJ, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 3895

Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.00 Hourly

We are excited to announce that we are looking for a Full Time, Medical Assistant at Gastroenterology of Ocean County. The main location for this role is Brick, NJ with some days in our Toms River, and Forked River locations.

About the Role:

The Medical Assistant plays a critical role in supporting healthcare providers by ensuring the smooth operation of clinical and administrative tasks within a medical facility. This position involves direct patient interaction, including preparing patients for examinations, taking vital signs. The Medical Assistant is responsible for maintaining a clean and sterile environment by properly sterilizing medical instruments and managing specimen processing. Additionally, this role requires effective communication skills to answer phones, schedule appointments, and coordinate with nurse practitioners and other healthcare staff. Ultimately, the Medical Assistant contributes to delivering high-quality patient care and enhancing the overall efficiency of the healthcare team.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare patients for examination by taking vital signs and recording medical histories.


• Assist healthcare providers, including nurse practitioners, during medical procedures and examinations.


• Sterilize medical instruments and maintain cleanliness of examination rooms to comply with health regulations.


• Manage patient communications by answering phones, scheduling appointments, and providing information as needed.


• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.

Skills:

The required skills such as Medical Assisting are essential for performing clinical duties accurately and safely, ensuring patient comfort and compliance with health standards. Proficiency with medical instruments and sterilization techniques helps maintain a hygienic environment, reducing the risk of infection. Drawing blood and taking vital signs are routine tasks that require precision and attention to detail to support diagnostic processes. Effective communication skills, including answering phones and coordinating with nurse practitioners, facilitate smooth patient flow and enhance the overall patient experience. Preferred skills like familiarity with electronic health records and multitasking enable the Medical Assistant to manage administrative responsibilities efficiently while supporting clinical operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Experience working in a medical office or healthcare environment.


• Basic knowledge of medical instruments and sterilization procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program.


• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.


• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

We offer competitive base salary, generous benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Voluntary, Time-Off Benefits, EAP, 401K and Commuter Benefits.