Medical Assistant - General Surgery

Summit Health Management; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 30,334 - 37,291; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401k savings plan

Job summary

Summit Health Management in Berkeley Heights is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) responsible for assisting physicians and ensuring efficient patient flow. Duties include preparing examination rooms, obtaining vital signs, and scheduling appointments. Candidates should have a high school diploma and graduation from an accredited medical assistant program. This role offers competitive pay ranging from $22.02 to $27.07 per hour, along with opportunities for career growth within a patient-focused network.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year related work experience is required, with 2-4 years preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or within 30 days of hire.
• Basic proficiency in computer use is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and clean examination rooms.
• Maintain patient flow and prepare for patient visits.
• Obtain and document vital signs accurately.

Skills

Patient care

Clerical duties

Vital signs measurement

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program

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 , , , , and .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****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.# **About Our Commitment**## **Total Rewards at VillageMD**Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. 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