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Atlantic Health System Certified Medical Assistant ICMA), Full Time - AMG Pediatrics - Specialty - Summit in Summit, New Jersey
Certified Medical Assistant for Busy Pediatric Office
Monday thru Fri – 9-5
CMA certification, BLS and EKG
Responsible for providing general direct and indirect patient care in a clinical setting under the direct supervision of a physician. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure functionality of practice operations to provide excellent patient care. Ensures medical facilities run smoothly, and works in a clerical, administrative, or clinical capacity, and may even be asked to perform more specialized tasks.
Principal Accountabilities:
Handles patient intake, updates medical records, and administers appropriate screening tools. Must be able and willing to work with children, pediatric setting
Records medical information and test results, conducts patient interviews, takes and records vital signs, collects specimens, and administers medication under physician supervision.
Assists with pediatric scheduling visits, ensures verification and recording of clinical data and adherence to quality standards.
Guides patients through the health care system and helps patients arrive at scheduled appointments on time.
Taking vital signs: Typically performed before a patient sees a doctor to establish a baseline for future exams
Assisting with examinations: Working closely with physicians to perform clinical tasks
Collecting and preparing laboratory samples: Instructing patients on how to collect samples or drawing blood
Excellent Communication, Work Ethic, Active Listening, Adaptability to working in fast pace environment, and hold upmost professionalism at all times. Strong written and communication skills
Greetingpediatric and adult patients: Welcoming patients to the facility and Scheduling appointments: Organizing appointments for patients
Maintaining medical records: Recording patient medical histories and vital signs in the computer system
Cleaning patient rooms: Sanitizing and reorganizing patient rooms between visits
Prepping examination rooms: Ensuring the exam room is ready for the patient, including disinfecting equipment and stocking supplies
Provides emotional support related to the patient's clinical situation in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
Assists with referrals of patients to the appropriate specialist for diagnosis or treatment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required:
High school diploma or GED
Preferred:
Prior physician practice management experience required specific to Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Expert knowledge of healthcare/ambulatory care management
Demonstrated experience of increasing job responsibility linked to accomplishments in health care management.
Bachelor's Degree and/or Masters' Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education/related experience.
Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
**National Certification CCMA from: NHA, AAMA, NAHP, ARMA, AMT, AMCA, or NCCT.
OR Precertification agreement must be signed if expired or receiving certification within 60 days of employment.**
Preferred
Associate's degree in Medical Care or related field.
1 year of experience in Health Care services specifically pediatric experience
2+ Years Experience in outpatient, ambulatory setting
Excellent Communication, Work Ethic, Active Listening, Adaptability to working in fast pace environment, and hold upmost professionalism at all times
BLS upon hire
EPIC or similar EMR system
Ability to work within computer systems