Medical Assistant - Vineland Podiatry

INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK LIFE INC; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspira Health Network Life Inc. seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and clerical support in a fast-paced practice in Vineland, NJ. You will greet patients, verify and update insurance information, collect specimens, perform injections, vital signs, and assist with exams according to provider guidelines.

EHR experience and CPR/BLS are preferred. Required education includes a Medical Assistant diploma and certification; a high school diploma or GED is also required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical assistant diploma and certification required.
• Active Medical Assistant Certification or Registry required.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and verify/update insurance information.
• Provide clinical services including specimen collection and injections.
• Perform vital signs and patient history collection.
• Assist with exams per provider guidelines and practice huddles.
• Maintain friendly, professional image and compassionate patient care.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vaccines injections

CPR/BLS

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical assistant diploma and certification

Tools

EHR (Electronic Health Record) software

Job description

A nonexempt position responsible for performing a variety of clinical and clerical duties while adhering to Inspira Health Network’s Mission, Vision, and Values. These duties include but are not limited to providing clinical and supportive services to patients, providers, and staff, greeting patients, creating or verifying, and updating patient insurance information. Specimen collection, injections/vaccines, entering appropriate information into state database, preparing for exams (including complete vital signs), patient history collection, performing screening procedures per provider guidelines, relaying instructions to patients, and assisting with other specific practice procedures. Required to follow IMG workflow and guidelines, to include participation in daily practice huddles. May be assigned to cover other IMG offices based on staffing needs. Must have the ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures. Must maintain a pleasant and professional image and demonstrate compassion and empathy when dealing with others. Must acquire the ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks in a timely manner.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) required.
• Medical assistant diploma and certification from an accredited vocational institution or a community college required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in a Medical Practice preferred.
• Phlebotomy and EKG experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with drug administration, specifically with vaccine and medication injections preferred.
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience preferred.

Certification / Licensure

• Active Medical Assistant Certification or Registry required from one of the following nationally recognized certifying organizations: American Association of Medical Assistant (AAMA) National Healthcare Association (NHA) National center for Competency Testing (NCCT) American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) National Association of Health Professionals (NAHP) National Certification of Medical Association (NCMA) Registration from American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Must maintain certification/registry in good standing throughout employment
• Active American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR/ BLS certification

Physical Requirements

N: Never O: Occasionally (80%)

LiftingFStandingCSittingF

Lifting 20-50lbsOClimbingNKneelingO

Lifting>50lbsNCrouchingOReachingF

CarryingFHearingCWalkingC

PushingFTalkingCVisionC

Environmental Conditions

NoiseOVaried TemperaturesOCleaning AgentsO

Noxious odorsOPatient ExposureCOperative EquipmentF

At Inspira Health, you’ll join with the area’s most dedicated and distinguished team to bring quality and compassionate care to our communities. We focus on clinical excellence, providing evidence-based care to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome. The scope and depth of our network can open many doors for your learning and career growth.

Our charitable nonprofit health care organization serves communities across southern New Jersey. The network, which traces its roots to 1899, comprises three hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, sleep medicine, cardiac testing, digestive health and wound care, urgent care, imaging and rehabilitation, and primary and specialty physician practices in Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem and Camden counties.

Inspira is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, familial status, disability, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, nationality, sex, gender identity or expression.