MEDICAL PRACTICE ASST- PART TIME

Cooper University Health Care; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care is looking for a nonexempt Medical Assistant in Voorhees Township to work under the supervision of physicians and nurses. This position involves greeting patients, managing administrative duties, and assisting with patient care and clinical tasks.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of one year of experience in a medical office, excellent organizational and communication skills, and be certified in BLS/CPR. This role requires strong multitasking abilities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of recent experience in a medical facility.
• Clinical skills including EKG, vital signs, venipuncture, capillary collection, and injections.
• Current BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and provide an excellent service experience.
• Perform administrative duties including documentation and scheduling.
• Collect specimens and handle them as per protocols.
• Maintain communication with multidisciplinary team members.
• Demonstrate flexibility in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduated from an accredited medical assisting program

Tools

Epic

Job description

Overview

A nonexempt Medical Assistant position in ambulatory settings, under the supervision of physicians, providers and/or registered nurses. Clinical direction, oversight and competency review are provided by medical providers and the ambulatory professional development team in coordination with office management.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and guests using AIDET and provide an excellent service experience.
• Provide patient support and keep patients informed of delays; take appropriate action including offering alternatives.
• Perform administrative duties in various ambulatory settings, including rooming, documentation (vitals, pain, reason for visit, review of medications, social, surgical, family and medical history), and EMR in-baskets, MyChart messaging, and documentation in the medical record.
• Obtain reports, results, and medical records; complete insurance and/or disability forms, precertification and/or authorizations, point-of-care testing, transcribing orders or order entry (protocol).
• Assist with appointment scheduling, including follow-up appointments across the healthcare continuum (physician offices, imaging, lab) and during patient outreach.
• Conduct patient outreach and call backs for messages received in MyChart and confirmation calls; administer vaccines when appropriate and document accordingly.
• Collect specimens and handle them per established protocols, including proper labeling and safety handling; assist clinicians with monitoring and reporting lab results; file reports and radiology results in the EMR and attach results to orders.
• Obtain prior authorization for medications, procedures, and testing as needed.
• Maintain communication with multidisciplinary team members and patients while upholding the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values and adhering to ethical conduct.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory standards and apply them in daily operations.
• Demonstrate flexibility and multitask in a fast-paced environment; may be asked to work at other ambulatory offices based on volume.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum one year of recent experience in a medical facility as a medical assistant and/or documented externship in a medical office.
• Clinical skills: Electrocardiogram (EKG), vital signs, venipuncture, capillary collection, and injections.
• Technology: Epic experience is preferred.
• Skills: Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication, teamwork and customer service.
• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• License/Certification: Graduate of a post-secondary medical assisting program accredited by NJAC (13:35-6.4) with current certification from a recognized certifying board approved by the NJ Board of Medical Examiners; current BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association.