Patient Care Coordinator & Medical Assistant

Summit Health Management; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

VillageMD is seeking a Medical Assistant in New Jersey to support physicians, PAs and NPs with clinical and clerical tasks. You will manage patient flow, schedule tests, document in EHR and coordinate pre-admission testing to ensure seamless admissions and procedures.

The role requires strong English communication, organizational skills and accuracy. You will enter orders in PMS and EHR, assist with consent forms, and help transition care to hospital settings when needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant Certification required.
• Heart saver certification required.
• 2-4 years experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform diverse work assignments with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician, PA or NP with clerical duties, patient flow/care, procedures, scheduling hospital and ambulatory admissions.
• Schedule and enter diagnostic tests and procedures into orders management system, following workflows.
• Coordinate required testing prior to admission and ensure consent is on site for admission/procedure.
• Arrange types and distribute surgery schedule.
• Complete necessary forms for the patient.
• Communicate problems or issues to Supervisor/Manager promptly.
• Obtain vital signs and document in EHR.
• Review and update medication list and allergies in EHR.
• Enter orders and schedule appointments in PMS and EHR.
• Provide referrals and/or consult orders in PMS/EHR.
• Adhere to universal safety precautions when administering medications.
• Maintain proficiency with department equipment and report malfunctions promptly.
• Facilitate transition of care to UCC/Hospital.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

Heart saver certification

Tools

EHR systems

PMS (Practice Management System)

Job description

VillageMD is seeking a Medical Assistant in New Jersey to support physicians, PAs and NPs with clinical and clerical tasks. You will manage patient flow, schedule tests, document in EHR and coordinate pre-admission testing to ensure seamless admissions and procedures.

The role requires strong English communication, organizational skills and accuracy. You will enter orders in PMS and EHR, assist with consent forms, and help transition care to hospital settings when needed.