Medical Assistant Certified

Consensus Health LLC; Denville (NJ); On-site; USD 22,700 - 24,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with automatic employer contribution

PTO and paid holidays

Company-paid life insurance

Access to voluntary short and long-term disability insurance

Access to wellness programs

Job summary

Consensus Health LLC in Denville, New Jersey, is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to play a pivotal role in providing exceptional care for patients. This key position involves managing patient interactions, preparing them for evaluations, and assisting clinical staff during examinations.

The ideal candidate has prior experience in a medical office and is certified. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $22.00 to $24.00 per hour, along with benefits such as insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of similar experience in a medical office preferred.
• Dependable with a strong work ethic and high integrity.
• Ability to handle multiple interruptions and maintain friendly exchanges.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional nursing staff by providing direct patient care.
• Prepare charts, take temperature, and perform screenings.
• Assist physicians by organizing exam rooms and maintaining practice workflow.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

EKG and phlebotomy

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Certified or Registered Medical Assistant

CPR certified

Tools

EHR and EMR systems

Athena

Job description

Located in: Denville, New Jersey 07834 The Certified Medical Assistant is a key role in our practice. They create a strong first impression for our patients and ensure they feel cared for by our practice. They prepare a patient for the doctor's evaluation and assists clinical providers with patient examinations by obtaining and documenting vital signs, past medical and social history and updating electronic medical records (EMR).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist professional nursing staff by providing direct patient care.
• Prepare charts, take temperature, pulse, perform screenings, blood pressure, respiration.
• Assist physicians by maintaining practice workflow, organizing exam rooms, ordering supplies, screening patient requests, performing blood draws and POC testing as directed.
• Follow instructions closely and report observations and symptoms indicative of patient reactions to treatments and patient complaints.
• Maintain workflow to ensure timely appointments and decreased wait times to see the provider.
• Assist in scheduling initial evaluations, follow-up appointments, and cancellations.
• Initiate appointment reminder calls in a professional and courteous manner, projecting appropriate language and tone of voice.
• Demonstrate effective oral, listening, and written communication skills that facilitate positive customer relationships and staff interaction.
• Prioritize duties and responsibilities and complete them accurately and timely.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate responsible judgment by updating knowledge, referring problems through appropriate channels and observing policies and procedures.
• Obtain and enter patient history, chief complaint, and update medication list into the EMR.
• Maintain compliance with legal requirements, HIPAA, OSHA, and company policies.
• Assist with other office duties including answering phones, faxing, filing, etc.
• Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, verifying receipt, sorting, and storing.
• Restock exam/procedure rooms.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
• Help answer phones, file, greet patients, and perform any other administrative tasks.
• Maintain infection control/safety guidelines and confidentiality policies.
• Perform duties/tasks requested by providers, coordinators, and management in accordance with office procedures and policies.
• Enhance practice reputation by owning new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications or Education, Training and Experience

• At least 2 years of similar experience in a medical office preferred; minimum 6 months required.
• Familiar with EKG, phlebotomy, and patient care. Certified or Registered Medical Assistant; CPR certified.
• Experience with EHR and EMR systems, Athena preferred.
• Knowledge of pre-authorizations and referrals.
• Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professionals and the public.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Good interpersonal skills, sense of urgency, proactive ownership of work.
• Dependable with a strong work ethic and high integrity.
• Ability to handle multiple interruptions and maintain friendly exchanges.
• Helpful and constructive teamwork orientation.
• Accountability and responsibility for own actions.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with automatic employer contribution.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Access to voluntary short and long-term disability insurance.
• Access to additional life insurance.
• Access to a variety of wellness programs.

Compensation: $22.00/hour – $24.00/hour ($45,760 - $49,920 annually). Salary within our ranges may also be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location, as well as internal equity and market data.