Medical Assistant, Hammonton - Salem Atlantic Pulmonary - MG

INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK LIFE INC; Elmer (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspira Health Network Life Inc. seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and clerical support across our New Jersey practice locations.

You will take vital signs, collect specimens, assist with injections and vaccines, and help update patient records while supporting clinicians during exams. The ideal candidate holds a Medical Assistant certification, has EHR experience, and is comfortable with phlebotomy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical assistant diploma and certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy and EKG experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with vaccine administration preferred.
• EHR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize patient flow in EMR.
• Accompany patients to exam/procedure rooms.
• Assist patients with walking transfers, dressing, specimen collection, exam prep.
• Collect patient history and perform screenings per guidelines.
• Assist physicians/nurses with procedures and charting.
• Verify insurance coverage and demographics; complete forms as needed.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical assistant diploma and certification

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Phlebotomy and EKG experience

Vaccine administration experience

Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience

Job description

Position Description

Medical Assistant

A nonexempt position responsible for performing a variety of clinical and clerical duties while adhering to Inspira Health Network's Mission, Vision, and Values. These duties include but are not limited to providing clinical and supportive services to patients, providers, and staff, greeting patients, creating or verifying, and updating patient insurance information. Specimen collection, injections/vaccines, entering appropriate information into state database, preparing for exams (including complete vital signs), patient history collection, performing screening procedures per provider guidelines, relaying instructions to patients, and assisting with other specific practice procedures. Required to follow IMG workflow and guidelines, to include participation in daily practice huddles. May be assigned to cover other IMG offices based on staffing needs. Must have the ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures. Must maintain a pleasant and professional image and demonstrate compassion and empathy when dealing with others. Must acquire the ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks in a timely manner.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) required.
• Medical assistant diploma and certification from an accredited vocational institution or a community college required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in a Medical Practice preferred.
• Phlebotomy and EKG experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with drug administration, specifically with vaccine and medication injections preferred.
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience preferred.

Certification/Licensure

• Active Medical Assistant Certification or Registry required from one of the following nationally recognized certifying organizations:American Association of Medical Assistant (AAMA)National Healthcare Association (NHA)National center for Competency Testing (NCCT)American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)National Association of Health Professionals (NAHP)National Certification of Medical Association (NCMA)Registration from American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Must maintain certification/registry in good standing throughout employment
• Active American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR/ BLS certification

Clinical and Patient Care Responsibilities

• Duties may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow in Electronic Medical Record
• Accompanying patients to exam/procedure room
• Assisting patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.
• Collecting patient history.
• Performing screenings per provider guidelines.
• Assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures, charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls and providing pertinent information.

Clerical Responsibilities

• Chart preparation; sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/radiology reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
• Completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics.
• Obtaining prior authorizations or pre-certifications, completing and submitting tasks according to office protocol, managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately.

Environmental Responsibilities

• Setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocols.
• Cleaning/ sterilizing exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control.
• Maintaining universal precautions as per guidelines; cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; and restocking exam/procedure rooms.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Respecting/securing patient rights and private health information (PHI); complying with HIPAA guidelines; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing concerns relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor.

Clinical Medical Assisting Responsibilities

• Medical/surgical asepsis, sterilization, instrument wrapping and autoclaving
• Checking vital signs or mensuration.
• Physical examination preparations and assistance.
• Clinical pharmacology; drug administration through various routes including injections.
• Prescription verifications with physician's orders.
• Minor surgery assistance including surgical tray set-up pre/post-surgical care, applying dressings, and suture removal; biohazard waste disposal and monitoring.
• Therapeutic modalities.
• Instructing patients with assistive devices, body mechanics, education, and home care.
• Laboratory procedures including OSHA guidelines; quality control methods; CLIA-waived testing; capillary punctures and venipunctures.

Laboratory, Diagnostic & Emergency Responsibilities

Specimen handling such as urine, throat, vaginal, stool, and sputum; electrocardiography, emergency triage, and first aid, as well as a variety of specialty practice specific procedures. Additional practice specific duties may be assigned.

Physical Requirements

N: Never O: Occasionally (80%)

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Lifting 20-50lbsOClimbingNKneelingO

Lifting>50lbsNCrouchingOReachingF

CarryingFHearingCWalkingC

PushingFTalkingCVisionC

Environmental Conditions

NoiseOVaried TemperaturesOCleaning AgentsO

Noxious odorsOPatient ExposureCOperative EquipmentF

BENEFITS INFORMATION

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At Inspira Health

you’ll join with the area’s most dedicated and distinguished team to bring quality and compassionate care to our communities. We focus on clinical excellence, providing evidence-based care to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome. The scope and depth of our network can open many doors for your learning and career growth.

Our charitable nonprofit health care organization serves communities across southern New Jersey. The network, which traces its roots to 1899, comprises three hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, sleep medicine, cardiac testing, digestive health and wound care, urgent care, imaging and rehabilitation, and primary and specialty physician practices in Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem and Camden counties.

Inspira is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, familial status, disability, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, nationality, sex, gender identity or expression.