Med Assistant II - FT - Day - Urology Specialists NJ

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in exceptional physicians, nurses, and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic healthcare resource accredited by the DNV, including two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group consists of over 600 physicians and providers offering primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services.

Pay Range: $19.32 - $24.13 per hour for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may vary based on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time). Scheduled weekly hours: 40.

About the Role

Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; and reporting patient history summary. Cleans exam rooms and obtains lab specimens. Assists physicians and other staff as needed.

Responsibilities

• Selects appropriate equipment prior to specimen collection to streamline the process.
• Verifies specimen orders per department policy.
• Prepares exam rooms for patient encounters and assists Licensed Independent Practitioners (LIP) as requested.
• Maintains appropriate levels of supplies and all relevant forms for testing performed; maintains statistics as assigned.
• Performs clerical duties including patient registration, answering phones, scheduling appointments, initiating, maintaining, and filing medical records, and timely distribution of reports.
• Performs electrocardiograms and other relevant tests, including point-of-care testing, following established policies, procedures, and universal precautions.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patients, recording medical history, and confirming the purpose of the visit.
• Documents medical information in electronic medical records, including medication, refill information, and patient call documentation.
• Keeps rooms stocked and organized; organizes paperwork and filing.
• Coordinates with front office personnel and ancillary staff in a professional and positive manner, adhering to policies and procedures in support of patient service.
• Assists in front office functions as assigned, including checkout/in duties, claim creation, discharge paperwork, referrals, patient education, appointments, and insurance eligibility.
• Performs other clinical and clerical duties to assist in delivering primary healthcare and patient care management within any Capital Health office location under the direction of a provider and manager.
• Cross-trained to perform Patient Reception Rep job duties as needed.
• Uploads a notarized "request for access" form and a copy of a State-accepted Certified Medical Assistant certificate for the New Jersey Prescription Monitoring Program (NJPMP); performs NJPMP monitoring under the direction of the LIP.
• Performs injections (subcutaneous or intramuscular) in accordance with Capital Health policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned; may be assigned to other Capital Health Medical Group Practices as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a post-secondary medical assisting education program accredited by the National Healthcare Association (NHA), the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association (CAHEA), the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), or any accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The program must include at least 330 clock hours of instruction, encompassing training in administering intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, anatomy, equipment choice, proper technique, hazards, complications, and emergency procedures.
• Current certification from the Certifying Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), the National Certification Medical Association (NCMA), or registration from the American Medical Technologists (AMT), or any other recognized certifying body approved by the board.
• AHA BLS certification (must obtain before the end of the orientation period).

Skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills and knowledge of insurance specifications and medical terminology.
• Excellent phone etiquette and effective communication.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, basic computer and data entry skills, and medical record management.
• Ability to take delegation from RNs/LPNs, exhibit cooperation and flexibility, and provide assistance when interfacing with patients, physicians, and staff.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions.
• Consistency and timeliness in attendance.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequent physical demands: Standing, walking, reaching forward, wrist position deviation, pinching/fine motor activities.
• Occasional physical demands: Sitting, climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), push/pull, twisting, bending, reaching overhead, squat/kneel/crawl, taste or smell.
• Continuous physical demands: Carrying objects, keyboard use/repetitive motion, talking or hearing.
• Lifting requirements: Floor to waist: 40 lbs; waist level and above: 40 lbs.
• Sensory requirements: Very accurate 20/40 near vision, accurate far vision, color discrimination, moderate depth perception, accurate hearing.
• Anticipated occupational exposure risks: Bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, airborne communicable diseases, dust/particulate matter.

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD) and Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit and Parking
• Voluntary benefits including supplemental life insurance, legal services, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Paid Time-Off Program