Medical Assistant

Medical AssistantUniversity Radiology, the largest provider of subspecialty radiology and teleradiology services in NJ, is comprised of over 200 Board Certified radiologists with advanced U.S.-based training and expertise in all modalities and all subspecialty areas. In operation for more than 60 years, University Radiology staffs, manages and provides preliminary and final subspecialty interpretations and consultative support for hospitals, imaging centers and other medical facilities, and serves as the academic radiology faculty at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Our physicians interpret over 2.1 million radiology procedures per year.University Radiology is looking for a full-time Medical Assistant for our East Brunswick, NJ Imaging Office. 8:30am - 5:00pmSchedule in-person office visits in MedInformatix (MI). Visit requests from providers, their assistants, the patient, or the patient's family come via phone or email.Schedule telehealth visits and have excellent knowledge of the telehealth platform (e.g., Doxy.me).Maintain records of appointments, procedures, and patient information for each patient.Confirm all office visits with the patients the day before the office visit.Identify and rectify any scheduling conflicts to prevent delays in patient care or service delivery.Printout the next day's schedule to be placed on the IRad's workstation the following day.Schedule any requested imaging study as directed by the IRad. Must not schedule any diagnostic exams at any of the joint venture (JV) locations.Send an order of the any requested laboratory tests to the patient via mail or email.Work with an IR nurse to have the medication called into the pharmacy of the patient's choice or mail a prescription of any medications to the patient.Provide clarifications to patients on procedures, as appropriate, and answer any questions regarding scheduling.Deliver test results and follow up instructions as directed by the IRad. Communicate any follow up concerns from the patient or any need for a follow up visit with the IRad.Schedule and coordinate interventional radiology procedures with patients, providers, and hospital scheduling staff.Inquire with the IRad on the day of any scheduled procedure if a "note to chart" or any postprocedural office visit is needed.Work as a team with other schedulers or medical assistants to acknowledge and respond promptly to all emails from IRads.Communicate effectively with patients and providers.Maintain professional attitude and appearance.Provides courteous customer service with a smile on the phone and in-person.Have excellent time management skills relating to daily workflow.Follow company policy regarding patient privacy (e.g., HIPAA).*May be required to perform duties in or near areas containing specialized imaging equipment and must be able to adhere to all department and facility safety protocols.QualificationsHigh School GraduateMedical Assistant (Certification preferred but not required)BenefitsUniversity Radiology offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and life insurance, 401k/pension, and profit-sharing plans, generous paid time off policy and more.Pay Range:From $22/hrJoin our growing team!University Radiology is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.