Certified Medical Assistant - Neurology - Health and Wellness Center
Hackensack Meridian Health · Paramus, NJ · 1 wk ago
Healthcare$24.51/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Prepares exam room, treatment room, supplies and instruments.
- Prepares patients for physician visit and examination assisting as directed.
- Takes patient’s vital signs and records in medical chart.
- Understands proper function and care of special equipment.
- Performs EKG, PFT, Audiometry, Titmus Test as indicated after a performance evaluation checklist completion.
- Also performs UDS, BAT, Phlebotomy, and other lab testing as indicated after performance evaluation checklist completion.
- Maintains records by completing patient records as directed; file record and reports.
- Aids in collections/billing procedures as needed.
- Uses computer software to maintain office systems.
- Identifies and responds to issues of confidentiality.
- Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.).
- Communicates with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
- Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs. Excellent communication skills. Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with varying populations. Knowledge of computerized processes and data entry procedures.
- Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred: Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
Pay
The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members.