Medical Assistant - Primary Care Rochelle Park - Full Time

About the Role

Functions as a member of the Practice Management team working in different physicians offices providing both Front and Back Office Clerical and Clinical services.

What You Will Do

• Performs all medical procedures necessary (ie. Venipunctures, vital signs and EKGs) on all patients as required.
• Explains testing procedure to patient prior to test.
• Receives specimens from patients.
• Manually documents information required for patients' specimens and tests completed, in various ancillary department medical records.
• Visually reviews test results for completion and abnormalities.
• Will schedule and register patients in the doctor's office, answer telephones, meet and greet patients and assist physicians in all other matters pertaining to the Physician's office.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program required.
• Minimum of two or three years' hospital or physician's office experience required.

Skills

• Knowledge of venipuncture and EKG (High proficiency).
• Requires a thorough knowledge of medical terminology (High proficiency).
• Ability to work independently (Medium proficiency).
• Requires good communication skills and telephone techniques (High proficiency).
• Must have a thorough knowledge of ancillary testing procedures (High proficiency).

Certification

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA certification must be obtained within 90 Days required.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Discounted prescriptions.
• Access to on-site child care.
• 401(k) matching.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Legal and voluntary coverage options.
• Life insurance.
• Free on-site parking.

Pay

Pay Range: $22.50/hour - $27.00/hour