Medical Assistant Extern (NJU)

VillageMD; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

VillageMD is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their dedicated team in Clifton, NJ. The candidate will assist in both administrative and clinical tasks, ensuring that patient care processes run smoothly. This role is pivotal in providing support to healthcare providers, enhancing patient experiences, and maintaining efficient operations.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Savings Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical or medical setting preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient flow and clerical tasks.
• Conduct clinical duties such as EKGs and vital signs.
• Ensure proper handling of medical equipment.

Skills

Clerical Skills

Patient Assistance

Vital Signs Measurement

Infection Control

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

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 of people who work hard every day to make health care better 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 provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

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

Job Description Job Description

Administrative Tasks Do’s

• Assist with patient flow

• Greet and escort patient throughout the facility

• Perform clerical tasks such as answering phones, burning CD’s, proper disposal of HPI

• Serve as a liaison between the patient and the imaging team [PSR’s, Technologist, Tech Aides,leadership

• Escalate patient concerns to Licensed Radiologic Technologist

• Restocking supplies

• Proper handling of medical equipment

Clinical Tasks Do’s

• Assist with room and equipment prep before/after imaging study

• Reviewing screening questionnaire if appliable

• Position patient

• Setting proper technical factors

• Administering radiation

• Understand Radiology workflows, metrics, process

• Practice Patient/Staff Experience initiatives

• Learn the QA Program and radiation safety policies

• Learn Quality Control documentation

• Taking Vital Signs

• Performing EKGs

• Height and weight measurements

• Performing/observing point or care rapid testing

• Perform Urinalysis, urine culture, pregnancy testing

• Infection Control

• Assist provider in applying prefabricated splints

About Our Commitment Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Companyprovides equal employment opportunities ( EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, 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 applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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