Medical Assistant Practice Lead — Clinic Ops & Patient Care

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education

Generous PTO

Health benefits

Job summary

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ is seeking a Medical Assistant Practice Lead to oversee the off-site practice under the Practice Manager. You will perform clinical tasks as the Medical Assistant and handle daily administrative functions.

Responsibilities include patient registration, venipuncture, ECG, chart updates, billing, inventory, and coordinating with providers. We value bilingual candidates and a commitment to quality care and community outreach.

Qualifications

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant from NHA, AMCA, or AMT.
• BLS Certification required.
• 1-2 years of college preferred.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program required.
• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology, billing practices, and coding.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Bilingual candidates preferred: Spanish, Polish, or Korean.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the practice manager, administrative management of the off-site practice.
• Opens and closes the practice location.
• Functions as the Medical Assistant for the practice.
• Performs laboratory and diagnostic procedures such as venipuncture, urinalysis, glucose, hemoglobin, and electrocardiogram.
• Maintains patient exam rooms, medication and medical supply rooms efficiently stocked and organized.
• Coordinates inventory, ordering, and supply stock maintenance using appropriate systems and in collaboration with the Practice Manager.
• Arrives, schedules, and registers patients presenting for care.
• Receives and records accurate demographic, financial, and insurance information for all patients presenting for care.
• Verifies all information and updates patient records in the computer as necessary.
• Collects payments for deposits including co-pays and self-pay.
• Conducts post-service calls and follows up with patients.
• Follows up on no-show appointments as directed by providers.
• Addresses site issues and escalates as appropriate to the Practice Manager.
• Participates in marketing activities and community outreach.
• Participates in educational programs, quality improvement, and in-service meetings.
• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the hospital.
• Greets all patients, families, and visitors with a positive attitude.

Skills

Excellent communication

Bilingual (Spanish/Polish/Korean)

MS Office proficiency

Medical terminology knowledge

Billing and coding knowledge

Education

Certified/Registered Medical Assistant (NHA/AMCA/AMT)

BLS Certification

Completion of accredited Medical Assistant training program

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ is seeking a Medical Assistant Practice Lead to oversee the off-site practice under the Practice Manager. You will perform clinical tasks as the Medical Assistant and handle daily administrative functions.

Responsibilities include patient registration, venipuncture, ECG, chart updates, billing, inventory, and coordinating with providers. We value bilingual candidates and a commitment to quality care and community outreach.