Medical Assistant/Patient Service Representative - Rheumatology

Summit Health Management; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Health Management in Clifton, NJ is seeking a Medical Assistant/Patient Service Representative for Rheumatology. You will support physicians and PAs with clerical duties, manage patient flow, and help schedule tests and admissions.

The role requires high school diploma, medical assistant certification, heart saver, and English communication, plus 2–4 years of experience. You will document in EHR and PMS, obtain vital signs, coordinate testing, and assist with transitions of care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Medical Assistant Certification required.
• Heart saver certification required.
• 2–4 years experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform diverse work assignments with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician/PA/NP with clerical duties, patient flow and procedures.
• Schedule and enter diagnostic tests and procedures in orders management system.
• Coordinate required testing prior to admission and ensure consents on site.
• Enter orders and schedule appointments in PMS and EHR.
• Obtain vital signs and document in EHR.
• Review and update medication lists and allergies in EHR.
• Provide referrals and consult orders in PMS and EHR.
• Adhere to universal safety precautions when administering medications.
• Facilitate transition of care to UCC/Hospital.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

English communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

Heart saver certification

Tools

EHR (Electronic Health Record)

Practice Management System (PMS)

Job description

## Medical Assistant/Patient Service Representative - RheumatologyApply: Clifton, NJ: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R54228# **About Our Company**We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.**Please Note:** We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.# **Job Description**Essential Job functions:· Responsible for assisting physician, PA or NP with clerical duties, patient flow/care, procedures, scheduling hospital and ambulatory admissions.· Schedules and enters diagnostic tests and procedures into orders management system, following all appropriate workflows.· Responsible for coordinating required testing prior to admission and ensuring all information and consents are on site for patient’s admission/procedure.· Arranges types and distributes surgery schedule.· Accurately completes any/all necessary forms for the patient.· Effectively communicates problems, concerns or issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager appropriately and promptly.· 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.· Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking 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.General Job functions:· Demonstrates a working knowledge of booking and scheduling inpatient, outpatient and special procedures.· Arranges for specialty equipment/ services as needed.· Interacts with outside vendors / contracted services as needed.· Demonstrates understanding of submission of necessary documents for hospital and our patient procedures.· Verbalizes procedure for collection of pre-admission testing data.· Demonstrates a working knowledge of insurance and pre-certification requirements.· Demonstrates working knowledge for rescheduling and canceling procedures.· Logs surgical procedures as needed.· Establishes and maintains a positive working relationship with physicians and nursing staff.· Other job duties as required.Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:· High School Diploma or equivalent, required.Medical Assistant Certification Required· Heart saver certification required.· 2-4 years experience preferred.· Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.· Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.· Ability to perform diverse work assignments with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy.· Ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills.· Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.Pay Range: $22.02 - $27.07 HourlyThe provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.