Medical Assistant II - FT - Day - Cardiology Specialists Pennington 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 that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, a satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care.

About the Role

Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary. Cleans exam rooms and obtains lab specimens. Assists physicians and other staff as needed. Selects appropriate equipment prior to 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 any testing performed and maintains statistics as assigned.

Performs thoroughly all clerical duties as needed, including but not limited to 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 and procedures and universal precautions.

Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit. Documents medical information in electronic medical records including medication and 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 in adherence to policies and procedures in support of patient service. Assists in front office functions as assigned including but not limited to: checkout/in duties with claim creation and assuring complete process of discharge paperwork, referrals, patient education, appointments, and insurance eligibility.

Performs other selected clinical and clerical duties that assist in the delivery of primary healthcare and patient care management within any Capital Health office location under the direction of a provider and manager in accordance with the objectives and policies of Capital Health (CH) and respective state laws governing such action and activities.

Cross-trained to perform Patient Reception Rep job duties as needed. Performs New Jersey Prescription Monitoring Program (NJPMP) monitoring under the direction of the LIP after uploading a notarized "request for access" form and a copy of their State-accepted Certified Medical Assistant certificate. Performs injections, subcutaneous or intramuscular, in accordance with Capital Health policies. Incumbents working in Primary Care or Specialty Care offices may be assigned to other Capital Health Medical Group Practices as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary physical tests (blood pressure, weight, temperature) and report patient history summary.
• Clean exam rooms and obtain lab specimens.
• Assist physicians and other staff as needed; select appropriate equipment for specimen collection.
• Prepare exam rooms for patient encounters and maintain supplies and relevant forms.
• Perform clerical duties including patient registration, phone answering, scheduling, and medical record management.
• Perform electrocardiograms and point-of-care testing following established policies and procedures.
• Verify and document patient information in electronic medical records.
• Coordinate with front office and ancillary staff to support patient service.
• Assist in front office functions such as checkout, claim creation, referrals, and insurance eligibility.
• Perform NJPMP monitoring and injections as directed.
• Cross-train to perform Patient Reception Rep duties as needed.
• Perform other clinical and clerical duties to assist in healthcare delivery.

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 intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, anatomy, equipment choice, sterile 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.
• AHA BLS certification (must obtain before the end of the orientation period).

Skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of insurance specifications and medical terminology.
• Excellent phone etiquette and effective communication.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• Medical record management.
• Ability to exhibit cooperation, flexibility, and 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.
• Willingness to take delegation from RNs/LPNs.

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: Carry objects, keyboard use/repetitive motion, talk or hear.
• Lifting: Floor to waist up to 40 lbs; waist level and above up to 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
• Long Term Disability (LTD) and Short Term Disability (STD) Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit and Parking
• Voluntary Life Insurance options for employee, spouse, and child
• Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program

Pay

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

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Usual Work Day: 8 Hours