Certified Medical Assistant- FT/PT- Exp Required
hace 24 días
Morganville
Job Description Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Medical Assistant (MA) to join our primary care team. The MA will support the healthcare team by providing patient care, administrative assistance, and ensuring smooth operations within the practice. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses excellent communication skills, and demonstrates a commitment to patient care and confidentiality. Key Responsibilities: Patient Care: • Greet patients and prepare them for examination., • Take and record vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, and respiration., • Assist with patient examinations, treatments, and procedures as directed by the physician., • Administer medications and injections as prescribed., • Collect and prepare laboratory specimens., • Perform basic laboratory tests., • Assist with minor surgical procedures., • Prepare and maintain examination rooms and medical instruments., • Sterilize medical equipment and maintain infection control standards., • Conduct electrocardiograms (EKGs) and other diagnostic tests., • Schedule patient appointments and manage the appointment calendar., • Answer phone calls, respond to inquiries, and relay messages to medical staff., • Verify patient insurance information and handle billing processes., • Assist with patient check-in/check-out procedures., • Maintain patient records and ensure confidentiality of medical information., • Maintain inventory of medical supplies and equipment., • Ensure the office is clean, organized, and well-stocked., • Collaborate with the healthcare team to optimize patient care and office efficiency., • Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program., • Certification: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification., • Proficiency in medical terminology and basic clinical procedures., • Strong interpersonal and communication skills., • Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively., • Knowledge of EHR systems and basic computer skills., • Attention to detail and accuracy in patient care and documentation., • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment., • Physical Requirements:, • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods., • Ability to lift and carry medical supplies and equipment., • The primary care office environment is fast-paced and may require handling multiple tasks simultaneously., • Occasional exposure to infectious diseases and bodily fluids., • Competitive salary and benefits package., • Health, dental, and vision insurance., • Paid time off and holidays., • Retirement plan options. Pay: starting at $23.00 per hour Expected hours: 37.5 - 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Life insurance, • Paid time off, • Vision insurance