Medical Assistant Extern (NJU)

Summit Medical Group; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare network as part of a patient-centric team dedicated to improving care. You'll assist with essential administrative and clinical tasks in a dynamic environment, prioritizing patient interaction and quality care in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Life and Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Experience assisting with clinical tasks in a healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with radiology workflows and patient care protocols.
• Strong communication skills for patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient flow and clinical tasks.
• Perform clerical duties and ensure proper equipment handling.
• Support radiologic technologists and maintain safety protocols.

Skills

Patient interaction

Clerical tasks

Radiation safety

Vital signs measurement

Infection control protocols

Job description

About Our Company

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes, and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies: Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community dedicated to improving health care for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights, and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that lead to better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates from the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description

Administrative Tasks Do’s

• Assist with patient flow
• Greet and escort patients throughout the facility
• Perform clerical tasks such as answering phones, burning CDs, and proper disposal of HPI
• Serve as a liaison between the patient and the imaging team (PSRs, Technologists, Tech Aides, leadership)
• Escalate patient concerns to Licensed Radiologic Technologists
• Restock supplies
• Proper handling of medical equipment

Clinical Tasks Do’s

• Assist with room and equipment preparation before/after imaging studies
• Review screening questionnaires if applicable
• Position patients
• Set proper technical factors
• Administer radiation
• Understand radiology workflows, metrics, and processes
• Practice patient/staff experience initiatives
• Learn the QA program and radiation safety policies
• Learn quality control documentation
• Take vital signs
• Perform EKGs
• Measure height and weight
• Perform/observe point-of-care rapid testing
• Perform urinalysis, urine culture, pregnancy testing
• Follow infection control protocols
• Assist providers in applying prefabricated splints

About Our Commitment

Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through connection. We value health and wellness in the lives of our team members and their families. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages, and a 401(k) plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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