Medical Office Associate I, Full time, Days - AMG Pulmonology - Freehold

Overview 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 be asked to perform more specialized tasks. Responsibilities Handles patient intake, updates medical records, and administers appropriate screening tools. Records medical information and test results, conducts patient interviews, takes and records vital signs, collects specimens, and administers medication under physician supervision. Assists with walk-in and scheduled clinic visits, ensures verification and recording of clinical data and adherence to quality standards. Monitors environment for compliance with continual accreditation readiness and evaluates practice schedule for changes or updates. Demonstrates knowledge of the certified medical assistant scope of practice, incorporating elements of holistic patient-centered and team-based care. Guides patients through the health care system and helps patients arrive at scheduled appointments on time. 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. Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent. National Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program. National Certification CCMA from: NHA, AAMA, NAHP, ARMA, AMT, AMCA, or NCCT. Preferred Associate\'s degree in Medical Care or related field. 1+ year of experience in Health Care services. BLS upon hire EPIC or similar EMR system Ability to work within computer systems Excellent Communication, Work Ethic, Active Listening, Adaptability to working in fast pace environment, and hold upmost professionalism at all times Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Atlantic Health