Phillipsburg, NJ, 08865, USA
5 days ago
Certified Medical Assistant I, Per Diem, Urgent Care Phillipsburg
Atlantic Urgent Care of Phillipsburg is seeking a Per Diem Certified Medical Assistant for Atlantic Urgent Care Hours will be rotating on Saturday & Sundays 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. + The Certified Medical Assistant I (CMA) will perform clinical as well as administrative tasks including managing phones + Certified Medical Assistant will be managing patient flow, rooming patients + Also, taking vital signs, medication reconciliation, maintaining/prepping exam rooms, and other duties typical of a CMA in an Urgent Care Setting + Medication administration under the supervision of the clinician. 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. + 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 + Greeting 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 Must be able to: + 3 twelve-hour shifts a week + Every other weekend + Must be willing to travel between offices 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. + 2+ Years Experience in outpatient, Emergency Department or Acute care setting + Excellent Communication, Work Ethic, Active Listening, Adaptability to working in fast pace environment, and hold upmost professionalism at all times + BLS upon hire + DOT Drug Collector Certification Preferred + Breath Alcohol Technician Certification Preferred + Post externship physician practice experience preferred + Prior EMR physician practice experience a plus + Experience with EPIC a plus + preferred Emergency Department experience
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