Medical Assistant Extern (NJU)

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

Job summary

VillageMD is seeking a dedicated healthcare professional for an administrative and clinical role. This position involves assisting with patient flow, performing critical clinical tasks, and ensuring high-quality patient care in a supportive environment. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) plans as part of our commitment to your health and wellness.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Life and disability insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in patient care or clinical settings preferred.
• Familiarity with healthcare procedures and patient flow.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and maintain a smooth patient flow.
• Administer vital signs and assist with imaging tasks.
• Follow infection control protocols and maintain equipment.

Skills

Patient assistance

Communication

Organizational skills

Clerical tasks

Technical factors setting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 dedicated to making health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care by leveraging integrated applications, population insights, and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that improve 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 patients and the imaging team (PSRs, Technologists, Tech Aides, leadership)
• Escalate patient concerns to Licensed Radiologic Technologists
• Restock supplies
• Properly handle medical equipment

Clinical Tasks Do’s

• Assist with room and equipment preparation before and after imaging studies
• Review screening questionnaires as applicable
• Position patients
• Set proper technical factors
• Administer radiation
• Understand radiology workflows, metrics, and processes
• Practice patient and 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 or observe point-of-care rapid testing
• Perform urinalysis, urine culture, pregnancy testing
• Follow infection control protocols
• Assist providers in applying prefabricated splints

Our Commitment

Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through connection. We value the role health and wellness play in our team members' lives and offer benefits including Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA, and a 401(k) plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Safety Disclaimer

We care about the safety of our employees and applicants. We do not use chat rooms for job searches or communications and will never request personal or financial information via informal channels. Be aware of scams. Our interviews are conducted at our locations during business hours. For more info, visit https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/JobScams or https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/.