Medical Assistant - Endocrine - Sewell, NJ

Health Partners Plans; New Jersey; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Medical Group, Practice, PC in Sewell, NJ seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians with examinations and diagnostic procedures, manage patient flow, and assist with EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, and vital signs. You will liaise with physicians to ensure patient satisfaction and maintain supplies for the clinic.

The role requires a NJ post-secondary medical assisting program (330 hours) and CMA certification within 180 days, plus excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate from NJ post-secondary medical assisting program (330 hrs).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Familiarity with medical office procedures.
• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
• CMA certification within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff per Jefferson values.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms and ensures proper identification.
• Performs and documents vital signs, medical histories and clinical care.
• Maintain and document documentation in IT systems within scope of practice.
• Assists physicians with examinations and various diagnostic procedures (EKG/venipuncture).
• Adheres to HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
• Orders and maintains clinical supplies to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

Medical office procedures

HIPAA compliance

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma

CMA program NJ 330 hours

Job description

Number of Positions in Requisition

1

Job Details

The Medical Assistant assists physicians as they assess, examine and treat patients. Responsibilities include patient flow management and various diagnostic procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomy, injections and vitals. Acts as liaison to physicians to ensure patient satisfaction. Maintains and orders supplies for their area as needed.

Job Description

Summary

The Medical Assistant assists physicians as they assess, examine and treat patients. Responsibilities include patient flow management and various diagnostic procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomy, injections and vitals. Acts as liaison to physicians to ensure patient satisfaction. Maintains and orders supplies for their area as needed.

Job Duties

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson
• Escorts patients to exam rooms and ensures proper identification.
• Performs and documents vital signs, clinical care quality measures and medical history information.
• Remains proficient and knowledgeable regarding the use and documentation requirements within information technology systems within established scope of practice.
• Assists physicians with examinations, various diagnostic procedures, and may perform EKG and venipuncture/injections in the office, using appropriate skills to provide quality care to the patients.
• Adheres to HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
• Orders clinical supplies to maintain inventory and to facilitate smooth operations of the office.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Specialized Diploma For NJ Only: Graduate of an accredited post-secondary medical assisting education program which includes, at a minimum, 330 hours of instruction and encompasses training in the administration of intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Familiarity with medical office procedures.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize practices, tools, and techniques for communicating with a customer.
• Knowledge of the common types of equipment or devices used in the healthcare industry, and the ability to use these in patient care.
• Knowledge of the relevance of health information and appropriate documentation methods, ability to record medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and medical results in written or electronic fo
• Knowledge of how to read and interpret patient charts regarding medication sheets, diets, history and physicals, and tests, ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to patient care.
• Knowledge of and ability to provide clinical skills necessary for patient care, e.g. history taking, therapeutic planning and monitoring, etc., to achieve optimized outcomes in medication therapy and clinical treatment.
• Knowledge of the factors contributing to quality patient care, and the ability to influence these factors in a positive way.
• CMA - Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants Within 180 Days

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Salary Range

$18.29 to $26.06 Hourly The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.

Positions posted as annual salaries reflect an estimated amount for a 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) (i.e. 40 hour equivalent)), positions for less than 1.0 FTE will be prorated.)

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular Employee Entity

Kennedy Medical Group, Practice, PC Primary Location Address

354 Hurffville-Cross Keys Road, Sewell, New Jersey, United States of America

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