Medical Assistant - Internal / Family Medicine

Summit Health Management; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Health Management is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a clinical setting. The role involves preparing examination rooms, escorting patients, and maintaining smooth patient flow while collecting vitals and documenting in the EHR.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and have completed an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program. 0–1 year of related experience is required, with BLS within 30 days of hire; English communication and basic

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program.
• 0–1 year related work experience required; 2–4 years preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• English communication skills required (oral and written).
• Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner; basic computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the examination room and escorts patient into the room.
• Maintains efficient patient flow and prepares pertinent information for patient visit.
• Documents vitals, allergies, and medications in EHR; schedules and orders as needed.
• Provides scribing support and assists in referrals and PMS/EHR entries.
• Adheres to universal safety precautions and hospital/clinic policies.

Skills

English communication

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant or phlebotomy program graduate

Job description

* 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.* 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, requiredOur Company cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. Our Company does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications. Our Company will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. Our Company will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to the in-person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. Interviews are conducted at select Our Company locations during regular business hours only. For information on job scams, visit,