Med Assistant I - FT - Day - Institute for Neurosciences Lawrenceville NJ

About the role

The role involves assisting providers during patient examinations, preparing exam rooms, and performing various clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam rooms for patient encounters
• Assists LIP as requested
• Directs patients to examination rooms
• Assists in preparing patients for examination
• Assists patients in undressing, dressing, and getting on/off examination tables
• Notifies provider of patient's arrival and readiness for examination
• Aids providers with patient examinations
• Reviews charts prior to patients' scheduled appointment
• Records medical history, current medications, treatments, and problem list accurately
• Obtains and records patient vital signs, temperature, pulse, and blood pressure
• Notifies provider of reason for visit
• Aids with patient equipment downloads
• Accurately documents and prints appropriate reports for LIP review
• Aids with medication reconciliation process
• Accurately and efficiently performs all clerical duties as needed
• Registers patients, answers phones, schedules appointments, and maintains medical records
• Assists with equipment cleaning, disinfection, and pasteurization
• Communicates accurate patient information
• Accurately inputs data in registration, EMR, database, and scheduling systems
• Aids patients in completing paperwork and questionnaires
• Safeguards exam rooms after each patient
• Stocks exam rooms with necessary supplies, equipment, and forms
• Practices proper infection control techniques
• Cross-trains to perform Patient Reception Rep job duties as needed
• Performs other selected clinical and clerical duties as directed by a provider and manager
• May be assigned to other Capital Health Medical Group Practices as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of work experience as a medical assistant, EMT, or other direct patient care role
• AHA BLS certification

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures
• Ability to document and maintain patient care records
• Knowledge of vital signs, medical terminology, basic computer data entry skills, and medical record management

Skills

• Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures
• Ability to document and maintain patient care records
• Knowledge of vital signs, medical terminology, basic computer data entry skills, and medical record management

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Retail Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit
• Commuter Parking
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Spouse
• Voluntary Life Employee
• Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program

Pay

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.