Med Assistant II - FT - Day - Behavioral Health Specialists Bordentown NJ

About the role

The role involves preparing patients for examinations, performing preliminary tests, assisting physicians and staff, and managing clerical duties. Cross-training is also required to perform Patient Reception Rep duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests.
• Takes blood pressure, weight, and temperature.
• Reports patient history summary.
• Cleans exam rooms and obtains lab specimens.
• Selects appropriate equipment for specimen collection.
• Verifies specimen orders according to department policy.
• Prepares exam rooms for patient encounters and assists LIP as requested.
• Maintains appropriate levels of supplies and relevant forms for testing.
• Documents medical information in electronic medical records.
• Performs electrocardiograms and other relevant tests, including point of care testing.
• Verifies patient information through interviews and records medical history.
• Coordinates with front office personnel and ancillary staff.
• Assists in front office functions such as checkout/in duties, claim creation, and discharge paperwork.
• Performs injections and other duties as directed by a provider and manager.
• Performs other selected clinical and clerical duties as assigned.
• May be cross-trained to perform Patient Reception Rep job duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a post-secondary medical assisting education program accredited by the National Healthcare Association (NHA), CAHEA, ABHES, or a recognized accrediting agency.
• Current certification from the AAMA, NCCT, AMCA, NAHP, NCMA, or AMT.
• AHA BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of insurance specifications and medical terminology.
• Excellent phone etiquette and effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, basic computer and data entry skills, and medical record management.

Skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of insurance specifications and medical terminology.
• Excellent phone etiquette and effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, basic computer and 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit
• Commuter Parking
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program