Lead Certified Medical Assistant, Full Time, Days 8:30am-4:30pm, AMG Surgery Oncology, Summit, NJ

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About Us

Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led and physician-governed organization that delivers the highest quality health care, at the right place, the right price, and the right time. We are a multispecialty physician group with more than 1,000 doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants at over 300 locations throughout northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care recognizing the unique needs of all those we serve. Our vision is to achieve the best outcomes with our patients at the center of the physician-led team, driven by service, innovation, and continuous learning.

Our integrated network offers seamless access to Atlantic Health's entire health care continuum and our nationally and regionally ranked hospitals. In collaboration with Atlantic Health, several of our practices offer urgent care and walk-in services. In addition to primary care physicians, the team includes specialists that care for patients in all aspects of their health from pediatrics to geriatrics and everything in between. We make health decisions easier for patients with enhanced access to referrals.

About the Role

Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure functionality of practice operations to provide excellent patient care. Ensures medical facilities run smoothly, working in a clerical, administrative, or clinical capacity, and may perform more specialized tasks.

Responsibilities

• Handles patient intake, updates medical records, and administers appropriate screening tools.
• Trains MA staff in the use of current and future monitoring equipment and equipment upgrades.
• Consults with the nurse coordinator/manager in response to patient and physician complaints, following through to resolution.
• Delegates responsibilities to Certified Medical Assistant staff to develop their potential and follows up on performance.
• Records medical information and test results, conducts patient interviews, takes and records vital signs, collects specimens, and administers medication under physician supervision.
• 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.
• 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.
• Coordinates the scheduling of MA/CMAs to ensure adequate coverage for clinical operations and patient flow.
• Interfaces with appropriate vendor staff to ensure all necessary equipment will be available on site for hospital-based procedures.
• Confirms patient's insurance and obtains prior authorization or communicates prior authorization to appropriate parties as needed.
• Ensures all required documentation and pre-testing is completed, obtained, and reviewed by clinical staff prior to surgery.
• Ensures patients have proper medical clearance and pre-surgical testing as needed.
• Completes all pre-procedure phone calls, confirms appointment time and place, and communicates instructions to patient.
• Acts as liaison between the patient and physician regarding the surgery.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• National Certification CCMA from: NHA, AAMA, NAHP, ARMA, AMT, AMCA, or NCCT.
• BLS upon hire.
• 3+ years of experience in health care services.
• 5+ years of experience in an outpatient, ambulatory setting.
• Ability to stand a minimum of 6 hours a day.
• Expert ability to work within computer systems, including EPIC or similar EMR system.
• Able to perform blood draw and EKG as needed.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Excellent communication, work ethic, active listening, adaptability to working in a fast-paced environment, and upholding utmost professionalism at all times.

Qualifications

• Preferred Associate's degree in Medical Care or related field.
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree from an accredited college preferred.

Benefits

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members).
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement).
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution.
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave.
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising.
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave.
• Backup and On-Site Childcare.
• Well-Being Rewards.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program.
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts.
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft, and Legal Insurance.