Certified Medical Assistant (PD) Health & Wellness- Northern Region, NJ

Job Overview:

Health & Wellness is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to perform routine clinical and clerical tasks under the direction of a physician or other health practitioner. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs, medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, processing prescription refills, and assisting with minor procedures as directed by a physician or health practitioner. The CMA acts as a practice ambassador, contributing to overall patient experience, safety, and privacy.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• BLS Certification approved by AHA
• Medical Assistant Certification: NHA, NCCT, AMT, AAMA, NCMA, AMCA, AECA, or NAHP
• At least 6 months of relevant experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Attention to accuracy and detail
• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and work under pressure
• Strong written and oral communication skills essential
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to take vital signs and perform a patient assessment
• Administration of medications as directed by physician or health practitioner
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the importance of patient satisfaction and safety

Preferred:

• Phlebotomy and EKG
• Knowledge of electronic medical record (EMR) systems

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• BLS Certification approved by AHA
• Medical Assistant Certification: NHA, NCCT, AMT, AAMA, NCMA, AMCA, AECA, or NAHP

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Monday - Friday
• Per Diem
• Travel required to Belleville, Livingston, and Newark

Essential Functions:

• Assists with both front office and back office duties
• Greets patients, update demographics, verifies insurance, and collects payments as necessary
• Answers phones and schedules patient appointments
• Assists physicians with patient treatment and minor surgeries
• Communicate with insurance carriers to obtain authorizations for procedures and pharmaceuticals
• Handles patient requests for medical information, copies of medical records, refills, test results, etc, as instructed by the physician with signature, obtains patient release forms in accordance with patient confidentiality and medical record release policies
• Schedule testing in or out of office
• Call in patients' prescriptions to pharmacies
• Maintain inventory of medical and pharmaceutical supplies, order and stock, as needed
• Maintain drug cabinet
• Maintains patient files, records and other information
• Notify patient of change in medications diet and reminders regarding appointments
• Monitor patients need for weekly and or monthly tests
• Notify physician of any situation they determine emergent
• Performs routine medical testing, i,e, blood testing, ekgs, pulmonary function tests, spirometry tests, hearing, vision including color blindness test, urinalysis, rapid strep tests and drug screening, injections and vaccinations
• Prepare lab requests forms and tests to be forwarded to lab
• Post lab results and file in patients files
• Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment
• Takes patients' brief history and vital signs
• Responsible for performing duties independently following established and standardized procedures and methods, referring questionable situations to the immediate supervisor or others
• Telephone patient follow-up on their condition after office visit as per the physicians instructions
• Call patients or other physicians with results of exams and tests
• Other duties as assigned

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.