Medical Assistant

Endocrinology Practice Certified Medical Assistant

We are an Endocrinology practice located in Wayne, NJ. We are part of Advocare, a large physician organization. We are 1 MD, 1 part-time NP, and 1 part-time RD. We treat patients with a variety of Endocrinology issues such as obesity, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, thyroid disease, osteoporosis, and other hormonal disorders. We take immense pride in treating each patient with utmost care and attention.

Certified Medical Assistant Responsibilities:

The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for providing high quality direct patient care and assisting providers and other clinical staff with patient care and other clinical and administrative duties in a professional manner. Ability to competently and skillfully perform all clinical and clerical functions including, but not limited to: vital signs, patient interview, electronic documentation, screening tools, lab/specimen prep, point of care collection and processing, filing, processing records, answering phones, verifying insurance, scheduling appointments and processing referrals. Must provide age-appropriate care in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the patient served.

• Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks and clinical duties including but not limited to obtaining and recording patient medical histories, receiving, and directing phone calls, ensuring successful completion of all forms
• Maintaining medical supplies inventory and performing preventive maintenance to keep the medical equipment operating
• Preparing patients for examination by performing physical tests, take vitals, reporting patient history summary
• Preparing treatment rooms for clinical examinations
• Counseling patients by transmitting physician's orders and questions about the treatment
• Delivering attention, compassionate support, and assistance to patients and families
• Ensuring compliance with all healthcare regulations including HIPPA, OSHA, etc.
• Aides staff, physicians, and other faculty as needed
• Performs additional job-related duties as assigned
• Understanding Microsoft Office
• Lab call back
• Sending refills
• Phlebotomy and processing lab samples
• Helping physician scribe 1x a week

Certified Medical Assistant Skills/Abilities:

• Firm grasp on medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in administrative tasks
• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility
• Familiarity with medical terminology and digital record systems
• Ability to communicate effectively and verbalize ideas
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands and demonstrates the highest level of customer/client service and response
• Demonstrates ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Certified Medical Assistant Qualifications:

• Medical Assistant Certification or Registration required
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• One year of prior experience in a medical setting preferred

Benefits Available:

• Medical and Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K

Hours: Full-time