Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Frontline Support

3M HEALTHCARE; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) plan

Job summary

VillageMD seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians, PAs or NPs with patient care and clerical duties. You will help manage patient flow, prepare examination rooms, and document in the EHR across satellite offices.

The role requires a high school diploma, completion of an MA or phlebotomy program, and BLS within 30 days. English communication, multitasking, and basic computer skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduated from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program.
• 0-1 year related work experience, required.
• 2-4 years related work experience, preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) 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, 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.
• 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.
• Communicates problems or issues to Supervisor/Manager promptly.
• Understands and performs within scope of practice.
• Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight.
• Documents appropriately in EHR.
• Reviews and updates medication list and allergies in EHR.
• Demonstrates prescription control and refill procedures.
• Documents allergies in EHR.
• Enters orders and schedules appointments in PMS and EHR.
• Provides referrals and/or consult orders in PMS and EHR.
• Adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications.
• Maintains proficiency with department equipment.
• Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital.
• Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Provides scribing services.

Skills

English communication

Multitasking

Basic computer skills

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduated from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program

0-1 year related work experience

2-4 years related work experience

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

VillageMD seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians, PAs or NPs with patient care and clerical duties. You will help manage patient flow, prepare examination rooms, and document in the EHR across satellite offices.

The role requires a high school diploma, completion of an MA or phlebotomy program, and BLS within 30 days. English communication, multitasking, and basic computer skills are essential for success in this position.