Medical Assistant - Float Primary Care

Summit Health Management; New Jersey; On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Health Management is seeking a Medical Assistant (Float) for our Primary Care locations in Warren, NJ. The role supports physicians, PAs, and NPs with patient care, room prep, and efficient patient flow across multiple sites.

The MA must have a high school diploma and have completed an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program. BLS is required or obtained within 30 days of hire; 0–1 year of related experience is expected, with 2–4 years preferred.

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 preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or within 30 days of hire, required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares examination room and escorts patient in.
• Maintains efficient patient flow and supports room turnover.
• Documents vital signs and health information in EHR.
• Performs routine clerical tasks and schedules appointments.
• Assists providers with patient care and transitions of care.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Clerical duties

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

MA program graduate

Phlebotomy program

Job description

Medical Assistant - Float Primary Care### Medical Assistant - Float Primary CareApply: Warren, NJ: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R54961# **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****Will be required to float to the following Primary Care locations:**Warren, Bridgewater, Short Hills, Millburn, Florham Park, East Hanover, Bernardsville, Morristown **Position Summary:**The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for assisting physician, PA or NP with clerical duties, patient flow, patient care and procedures.**Essential Job Functions:*** Prepares the examination room. Escorts patient into the room. Cleans examination room when exam is complete.* Maintains efficient patient flow.* Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.* Communicates & provides care consistent with age, cultural, spiritual and developmental needs of the patient.* Answers the telephone in an appropriate manner. Directs calls and/or takes accurate messages.* Schedules appointments accurately and appropriately according to departmental guidelines.* Consistently and accurately stocks examination rooms with all necessary supplies.* Assists in ordering and maintaining of all supplies as assigned.* Reconciles encounters daily and accurately, according to policy guidelines.* Effectively communicates problems, concerns or issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager appropriately and promptly.* Understands and performs within scope of practice.* Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required. Documents appropriately in EHR.* Reviews and updates medication list and accurately documents known allergies in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Demonstrates an understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures.* Accurately documents allergies in EHR.* Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.* Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.* Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste.* Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment, troubleshoots and reports malfunctions promptly* Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital* Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules.* All other duties as assigned* Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.* Provide scribing services.**Education, Certification, Computer & Training Requirements:*** 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) or within 30 days of hire, 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**Travel**:Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed, requiredPay Range: $22.02 - $27.07 HourlyThe provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.