Per Diem Certified Medical Assistant - South Plainfield, NJ

Description

*** Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat-Sun 8am-4pm. Must work a minimum of two shifts per month and provide availability for four shifts per month ***

Position : Certified Medical Assistant

Reports to : Practice Operations Manager

Summary : As part of our team, the Medical Assistants work closely with our providers and patients. More specifically, they interview patients, measure vital signs, document all information in patients charts and assist the Providers in exam rooms. Additionally, they maintain logs, keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies and handle calls as appropriate.

Job Duties and Responsibilities :

Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patients’ charts

Assist providers in exam rooms; give instructions to patients as instructed by the providers

Perform certain procedures such as blood draw, EKG, etc.

Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required

Provide feedback and answers to patient/provider/pharmacy calls

Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, etc.)

Support patient registration after training when needed

All other duties as assigned by Practice Operations Manager or Practice Administrator

Requirements

Required Experience :

High school diploma; some college preferred

Medical assistant certification

Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow

Ability to perform phlebotomy and administer injections

Knowledge of medical terminology

Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette

License/Certification:

• •Certified Medical Assistant
• •BLS Certification through the American Heart Association