Medical Assistant - Internal / Family Medicine

3M HEALTHCARE; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 30,307 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Vision insurance

FSA coverage

401(k) savings plan

Job summary

3M HEALTHCARE in Berkeley Heights, NJ is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to support physicians, PAs and NPs with clerical duties, patient flow and procedures. The MA will prepare examination rooms, document vital signs in the EHR, review medications and allergies, and assist with scheduling and referrals in PMS/EHR.

Required are a high school diploma and completion of an accredited MA or phlebotomy program, with 0–1 year experience (2–4 years preferred) and BLS within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High‑school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program.
• 0–1 year related work experience; 2–4 years preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain examination rooms and assist in patient flow.
• Take and document vital signs in the EHR.
• Update medication lists and document allergies.
• Enter orders and schedule appointments in PMS and EHR.
• Provide referrals and consultations as needed.
• Adhere to universal safety precautions and disposal of medical waste.
• Provide scribing services and support care transitions.

Skills

Vital signs

EHR documentation

Patient care

Exam room prep

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Medical assistant program

BLS certification

Tools

PMS

EHR

Job description

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant (MA) assists physician, PA or NP with clerical duties, patient flow, patient care and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares the examination room; escorts patients into the room; cleans exam room after visits.
• Maintains efficient patient flow and prepares pertinent information for each visit.
• Communicates & provides care consistent with age, cultural, spiritual and developmental needs of patients.
• Answers the telephone appropriately; directs calls or takes accurate messages.
• Schedules appointments accurately and appropriately according to departmental guidelines.
• Consistently stocks examination rooms with all necessary supplies and assists in ordering and maintaining supplies as assigned.
• Reconciles encounters daily and accurately, according to policy guidelines.
• Communicates problems, concerns or issues to the Supervisor/Manager promptly.
• Obtains vital signs (BP, temp, pulse, height & weight) accurately and documents them in EHR.
• Reviews and updates medication lists and accurately documents known allergies in the EHR.
• Demonstrates understanding of prescription control and refill procedures; records allergies accurately.
• 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.
• Adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposing 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; performs all other duties as assigned.
• Recognizes and performs duties that are not directly assigned.
• Provides 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 preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 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).
• Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed (required).

Pay Range

$22.02–$27.07 hourly.

Total Rewards

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401(k) savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, 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 applicable federal, state, and local laws.