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Certified Medical Assistant - City Emergency Department - Full Time Nights

AtlantiCare · Atlantic City, NJ · 3 wk ago
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About the role

The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing patient care and support within the ambulatory setting. This includes accurately completing patient interviews, collecting appropriate specimens, assisting the physician with patient exams, maintaining departmental inventory, providing patient education, and ensuring quality direct patient care and non-professional services as directed by the physician.

Key responsibilities include performing phlebotomy for diagnostic studies, CLIA waived testing, EKGs, and drug and alcohol testing. This position supports organizational goals through quality customer service, performance improvement efforts, and teamwork.

As part of the Virtualist Program, this role also involves collecting patient intakes remotely and assisting in telehealth visits as directed by the physician. Note that this position does not involve hands-on patient exams, procedures, specimen collection, or phlebotomy for diagnostic studies under the Virtualist Program. BLS certification is excluded for this program.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct patient interviews and collect specimens.
  • Assist physicians with patient exams and provide patient education.
  • Maintain departmental inventory and ensure quality patient care.
  • Perform phlebotomy for diagnostic studies and CLIA waived testing.
  • Conduct EKGs and drug and alcohol testing as required.
  • Support telehealth visits and remote patient intakes (Virtualist Program).
  • Demonstrate competencies as outlined in the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Graduate of a Medical Assistant program required.
  • Certification in Phlebotomy (ASCP) preferred.
  • BLS-HCP certification required within six months of hire or transfer (excluded for Virtualist Program).
  • Graduate of a post-secondary Medical Assistance program accredited by a national accrediting agency, with a minimum of 330 hours of instruction, including special training in medication administration as per the NJ Board of Medical Examiners.
  • Maintain active National Certification with an agency approved by NJ (e.g., AAMA, NCCT, NHA, AMT, or BME).
  • 1-3 years of prior experience in ambulatory care preferred.
  • Ability to handle a high volume of interactions with frequent interruptions.
  • Proficiency in Clinical Applications required within 30-60 days of hire.

Work Environment

  • Potential exposure to hazards and risks of the medical office environment, including bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, and hazardous substances.
  • Requires considerable reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, sitting, standing, and walking.
  • Frequent telephone work and lifting of 25-50 lbs; occasional lifting of 50-100 lbs.
  • Periodic travel to other department locations may be required.

Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement plans with employer contributions (401(k)/403(b)).
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
  • Tuition reimbursement for educational goals.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care.
  • Wellness programs and voluntary benefits, including pet insurance.

Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.

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