Medical Assistant, Surgical Scheduler - GI

Summit Medical Group; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare network is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians, manage patient care, and ensure efficient clinic operations. This role involves clerical tasks, patient interaction, and requires a Medical Assistant certificate. Candidates must possess excellent customer service and communication skills, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrate a positive attitude.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401k savings plan

Flexible schedules

Qualifications

• Medical office experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification and experience is a plus.
• Demonstrates positive attitude and excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination room and assist with patient flow.
• Obtain vital signs and document in EHR.
• Schedule appointments and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Physical mobility

Education

Medical Assistant certificate

Completion of a MA program

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Practice Management System (PMS)

Job description

Medical Assistant, Surgical Scheduler - GI

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

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

Position Summary:

The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for assisting physician, PA or NP with clerical duties, patient flow, patient care and procedures.

Essential Job functions:

Prepares the examination room. Escorts patient into the room. Cleans examination room when exam is complete.

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.

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

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.

General Job functions:

Other duties as assigned

Physical Job Requirements:

Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.

Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.

Dexterity of hands and fingers.

Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).

Allergens: dust, mold and/or pollen

Combative Patients / Visitors

Required Qualifications:

Medical Assistant certificate or completion of a MA program required

Medical office experience preferred

Must be able to multitask in a high volume, fast-paced environment

Phlebotomy certification and experience is a plus

Demonstrates positive attitude and excellent customer service skills

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

Position Summary:

The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for assisting physician, PA or NP with clerical duties, patient flow, patient care and procedures.

Essential Job functions:

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

General Job functions:

• Other duties as assigned

Physical Job Requirements:

• Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.

• Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.

• Dexterity of hands and fingers.

• Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).

Environmental Risks:

• Allergens: dust, mold and/or pollen

• Combative Patients / Visitors

Required Qualifications:

• Medical Assistant certificate or completion of a MA program required

• Medical office experience preferred

• Must be able to multitask in a high volume, fast-paced environment

• Phlebotomy certification and experience is a plus

• Demonstrates positive attitude and excellent customer service skills

• Strong communication skills

• Strong computer skills , EMR experience preferred

Pay Range: $19.95 - $24.42 Hourly

The 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.

About Our Commitment

Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities ( EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Our 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, https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/JobScams or file a complaint at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/ .

About the company

Summit Medical Group one of the largest physician owned multispecialty medical practices in the country. In addition to its 250,000-square-foot main campus, the Group has 67 satellite offices in central and northern New Jersey. It employs more than 600...

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