Medical Assistant (Float) - Flexible Schedule

Summit Health Management; Allwood (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Vision

FSA

401k savings plan

Job summary

Summit Health in the United States is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to support physicians, PAs or NPs with clerical duties, patient flow and procedures.

You will prepare exam rooms, escort patients, maintain patient flow and accurately document in the EHR. You will collect vital signs, update medication lists and allergies, and assist with scheduling and referrals in the PMS/EHR. Travel to satellite offices may be required; BLS certification and English proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Graduated from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program, required.
• 0–1 year related work experience, required.
• 2–4 years related work experience, preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, required.
• Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner, required.
• Basic proficiency in computer use, required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the examination room.
• Escorts patient into the room.
• Maintains efficient patient flow.
• Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight.
• Documents appropriately in EHR.
• Reviews and updates medication list and allergies in EHR.
• Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the PMS and EHR.
• Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately in the PMS and EHR.

Skills

English proficiency

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited MA or phlebotomy program

BLS certification

Tools

EHR

PMS

Job description

Summit Health in the United States is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to support physicians, PAs or NPs with clerical duties, patient flow and procedures.

You will prepare exam rooms, escort patients, maintain patient flow and accurately document in the EHR. You will collect vital signs, update medication lists and allergies, and assist with scheduling and referrals in the PMS/EHR. Travel to satellite offices may be required; BLS certification and English proficiency are essential.