Pediatric Medical Assistant: Care, Scheduling & Coordination

shm; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

VillageMD in New Jersey is hiring a Medical Assistant to support physicians and PAs, handling patient flow, procedures, and scheduling. You will assist with rooming, vitals, and testing.

You will enter orders in the EHR and PMS, coordinate pre-admission testing, maintain safety protocols, and help with transitions of care.

Qualifications include HS diploma, Medical Assistant Certification, Heart Saver, 2–4 years experience, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• Schedules and enters diagnostic tests and procedures into orders management system, following all appropriate workflows.
• Coordinate required testing prior to admission and ensure all information and consents are on site for patient\'s admission/procedure.
• Arranges types and distributes surgery schedule.
• Accurately completes any/all necessary forms for the patient.
• Effectively communicates problems, concerns or issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager appropriately and promptly.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

English communication

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Certification

Heart Saver Certification

2-4 years experience

Job description

VillageMD in New Jersey is hiring a Medical Assistant to support physicians and PAs, handling patient flow, procedures, and scheduling. You will assist with rooming, vitals, and testing.

You will enter orders in the EHR and PMS, coordinate pre-admission testing, maintain safety protocols, and help with transitions of care.

Qualifications include HS diploma, Medical Assistant Certification, Heart Saver, 2–4 years experience, and strong English communication.