Medical Assistant (Certified or Non-Certified)

Rothman Orthopaedics; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health and dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Rothman Orthopaedics is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and physician assistants with daily administrative and clinical duties in a fast-paced orthopedic practice.

You will greet patients, obtain vitals, prepare injections, assist with imaging and chart preparation, and ensure proper specimen handling and OSHA-compliant procedures across multiple offices. Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED minimum education requirement.
• Active National Medical Assistant Certification not required, but nice to have.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience or degree in related field.
• Medical office procedures and medical terminology knowledge.
• Computer skills including MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients in the waiting room and escorts them to the exam room, directing through the patient experience.
• Obtains and records vitals per Physician's request and prepares injections per protocols.
• Cleans and autoclaves instruments and handles specimens for lab analysis.
• Pulls up x-rays, MRI's, CT's and studies, reviewing reports.
• Scans and files documents into patient charts for Physician review and handles chart preparation for procedures.

Skills

Clinical experience

Medical terminology

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary:The Medical Assistant provides assistance to the Physician and Physician's Assistant with daily administrative and clinical duties.Key Accountabilities:Increase patient satisfaction, compliance with schedule prep, voicemail, accurate end of day batching, compliance with time stamping, compliance with clinical policies and procedures, wait times, timeliness and accuracy with pre certs and authorizationsEssential Duties:Greets patients in the waiting room and escorts them to the exam room. Directs patient throughout the patient experience including to orthotics, rehab, surgery scheduling, xray and/or front deskMaintains order, cleanliness, and inventory in the exam room, and prepares exam room for patients to enter.Cleans and autoclaves instruments.Provides and scans proper paperwork into the chart for Physician's review.Obtains and records vitals per Physician's request.Prepares injections for the Physician as per protocols.Pulls up x-rays, MRI's, CT's, and various studies, including reports associated, pertaining to the patient's exam.Assists patient with clothing when necessary.Disposes of bio hazardous waste and sharps according to OSHA regulation, and replaces sharps containers when existing containers are full.Answers telephones in patient treatment areas.Requests, obtains and uploads reports from various facilities for Physicians to have available for review.Empties and restocks laundry.Scans appointment tracking to identify when patients are ready to be seen by the Physician and directs Physician in patient appointment order.Reviews Physician schedules for chart preparation including ensuring operative reports, dictations, and studies are present in the chart.Completes pre-certifications for MRI's, injectable, and other Physician orders as necessary.Scans appointment tracking to identify when patients are ready to be seen by the Physician and directs Physician in patient appointment order.Reviews Physician schedules for chart preparation including ensuring operative reports, dictations, and studies are present in the chart.Completes pre-certifications for MRI's, injectable, and other Physician orders as necessary.Send Visco Injection authorization request to supplement pre-certification representativeCovers other areas in the office as directed by their managerCovers Provider jellybeans and voicemail as needed/requestedKnowledge of fax logsAttends required meetings and participates on committees as requested.Reads and responds to email communications within appropriate time frame.Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.Identifies weekly schedule, including schedule changes, published by manager.Handles specimens (including urine, blood and drainage from incisions, and aspirated fluids, etc) and label accordingly. Follow order instructions of provider to ensure specimen is sent to appropriate lab for analyzation.Qualifications:HS Diploma or GED minimum education requirementActive National Medical Assistant Certification not required, but nice to haveMinimum of one year of clinical experience or degree in related fieldMedical office procedures and medical terminology knowledgeComputer skills including MS Office SuitePrimary Office:100 K Johnson Boulevard N Suite 101, Bordentown Township, NJ 08505Secondary Offices: for coverage purposes1079 Whitehorse Mercerville Rd, Hamilton Township, NJ 08610116 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd, Pennington, NJ 085344301 US-1, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852Office Hours:Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 4:30pmTotal Hours per Week:40Status:permanentPay Range:$16.00/hr - $24.00/hrOur Commitment to Employees:Come work at Rothman Orthopaedics! Our employees are our single greatest asset, as such, we strive to provide a professional, nurturing environment where every member of our team can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. This commitment to our employees has earned us the distinction as a Top Workplace in Philadelphia by the Philadelphia Inquirer year after year. Our employees enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health and dental benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.Rothman Orthopaedics is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities to all qualified applicants without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value developing an inclusive and equitable environment that strengthens our organization and allows us to better attract and retain a diverse workforce that is representative of our patients and our community. We model our values by creating and enacting practices that encourage participation from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.