Medical Assistant/Surgical Scheduler - GI

Summit Health Management; New Jersey; On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability

FSA

401k

Job summary

Summit Health Management is seeking a Medical Assistant/Surgical Scheduler to support physicians, PAs, and NPs with clerical duties, patient flow, and care procedures. The role requires preparing exam rooms, assisting in visits, and maintaining accurate EHR documentation.

Responsibilities include scheduling, updating medications, and providing referrals as needed. Travel to satellite offices may be required; a high school diploma and MA/phlebotomy training are expected, with BLS within 30 days

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Graduated from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program, required.
• 0-1 year related work experience, required.
• BLS certification or within 30 days of hire, required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the examination room for patient visits.
• Escorts patients into the room and supports clinical flow.
• Maintains efficient patient flow and proper visit preparation.
• Documents in the EHR and updates medication lists as needed.
• Schedules appointments accurately per department guidelines.
• Provides referrals and assists in care coordination.

Skills

English communication

Multitasking

Computer basics

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant or phlebotomy program

BLS certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

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/Surgical Scheduler 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.
• 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.

Education, Certification, Computer & Training Requirements

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

Pay Range

$22.02 - $27.07 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.

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.

• Medical
• Dental
• Life
• Disability
• Vision
• FSA coverages
• 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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