Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Talentify; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

VillageMD is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians, PAs or PNs with clerical duties, patient flow and care. You will prepare exam rooms, maintain patient flow, document vitals in the EHR, and assist with scheduling and referrals.

Required are a high school diploma and graduation from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program, plus 0–1 year experience and BLS within 30 days of hire. English communication and basic computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduated from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program is required.
• 0-1 year related work experience is required; 2-4 years related work experience is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or within 30 days of hire is 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

English communication

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant or phlebotomy program graduate

Job description

VillageMD is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians, PAs or PNs with clerical duties, patient flow and care. You will prepare exam rooms, maintain patient flow, document vitals in the EHR, and assist with scheduling and referrals.

Required are a high school diploma and graduation from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program, plus 0–1 year experience and BLS within 30 days of hire. English communication and basic computer skills are essential.