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Medical AssistantThe Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for assisting physicians, PA, or NP with clerical duties, patient flow, patient care, and procedures.Schedule: Per DiemEssential Job Functions:Prepares the examination room. Escorts patient into the room. Cleans examination room when the exam is complete.Maintains efficient patient flow.Ensures proper preparation for patient visits.Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visits.Communicates & provides care consistent with the age, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs of the patient.Answers the telephone in an appropriate manner. Directs calls and/or takes accurate messages.Schedules appointments accurately and appropriately according to departmental guidelines.Consistently and accurately stocks examination rooms with all necessary supplies.Assists in ordering and maintaining all supplies as assigned.Reconciles encounters daily and accurately, according to policy guidelines.Effectively communicates problems, concerns, or issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager appropriately and promptly.Understands and performs within the scope of practice.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 knew allergies in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Demonstrates an understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures.Accurately documents allergies in EHR.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, troubleshoot, and reports malfunctions promptlyFacilitates transition of care to UCC/HospitalDemonstrates flexibility with various work schedules.All other duties as assignedRecognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.Provide scribing services.General Job Functions:Other duties as assignedPhysical Job Requirements:Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.Physical agility, which includes the ability to maneuver the body while in place.Dexterity of hands and fingers.Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).Environmental Risks:Allergens: dust, mold, and/or pollenCombative Patients / VisitorsEducation, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:High School Graduate/GED / Equivalent Work or Vocational / Technical School / Diploma, required. Associate Degree's preferred.0-1 year related work experience, required. 2-4 years related work experience, preferred.Medical Assistant certification, requiredBasic Life Support (BLS) or within 30 days of hire, requiredAbility to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, requiredAbility to organize and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner, requiredBasic proficiency in computer use, requiredAbility to commute to satellite offices as needed, requiredTravel:Travel to satellite locations as neededPay Range: $22.02 - $27.07 HourlyThe provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.
Worksite address
clifton, NJ, 07013, US
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