Med Assistant II - FT - Day - Orthopedic Trauma Physicians Pennington NJ
$40,185,600–$50,190,400 year
On-sitePennington, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting patient history summaries. Clean exam rooms, obtain lab specimens, and select appropriate equipment prior to collection to streamline processes. Perform electrocardiograms and other relevant tests including point of care testing, administer injections, and verify specimen orders per department policy. Document medical information in electronic medical records, including medication and refill information, while maintaining statistics as assigned. Conduct patient registration, answer phones, schedule appointments, and initiate, maintain, and file medical records. Coordinate with front office personnel for checkout/in duties, claim creation, discharge paperwork, referrals, patient education, and insurance eligibility. Maintain appropriate levels of supplies, organize paperwork and filing, and ensure rooms are stocked and organized.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of a post-secondary medical assisting education program accredited by the National Healthcare Association (NHA), or its successor, The Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association (CAHEA), or its successor; Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), or its successor; or any accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
- The educational program shall include, at a minimum, 330 clock hours of instruction and shall encompass training in the administration of intramuscular and subcutaneous injections and instruction and demonstration in: pertinent anatomy and physiology appropriate to injection procedures; choice of equipment; proper technique, including sterile technique; hazards and complications; and emergency procedures
- Must maintain current certification from the Certifying Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), the National Certification Medical Association (NCMA), or registration from the American Medical Technologists (AMT), or any other recognized certifying body approved by the board
- AHA BLS
- Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Knowledge of insurance specifications and medical terminology
- Excellent phone etiquette and ability to communicate effectively
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Basic computer and data entry skills
- Medical record management
- Willing to take delegation from RNs/LPNs
- Ability to exhibit cooperation, flexibility, and provide assistance when interfacing with patients, physician and staff
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
- Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions
- Consistency and timeliness in attendance
- Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
- Standing
- Walking
- Reaching forward
- Wrist position deviation
- Pinching/fine motor activities
- Sitting
- Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)
- Push/Pull
- Twisting
- Bending
- Reaching overhead
- Squat/kneel/crawl
- Taste or Smell
- Carry objects
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion
- Talk or Hear
- Lifting Floor to Waist 40 lbs
- Lifting Waist Level and Above 40 lbs
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Chemical
- Airborne Communicable Disease
- Dust/Particulate Matter
- New Jersey Prescription Monitoring Program (NJPMP)- uploads a notarized "request for access" form and a copy of their State-accepted Certified Medical Assistant certificate; performs NJPMP monitoring under the direction of the LIP (Licensed Independent Practitioner)
- Performs injections, subcutaneous or intramuscular; performs duties in accordance with Capital Health policies
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