Registered/Certified Medical Assistant (PRN)- Toms River

About the role

The Medical Assistant plays a crucial role in the care team, overseeing the full spectrum of the patient experience. They work closely with a primary care physician to deliver excellent patient care and provide an exceptional guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to room and ensures exam rooms are thoroughly cleaned and stocked
• Reviews previous medical information and gathers updated health information from the patient
• Takes vitals, performs blood draws, gives injections, bandages wounds, assists with procedures
• Works with contracted labs for additional tests
• Prepares and administers approved medications and immunizations
• Partners with other members of the care team to develop individual patient plans of care
• Performs front desk duties such as patient scheduling, medical record requests, abstraction, documentation, coordinating specialist visits, referrals, and other care outside of the clinic, check-in, check-out, etc.
• Records accurate and pertinent data in the medical record according to documentation guidelines
• Processes test results and provides timely results to the patient via email, mail, or phone
• Maintains clinical and office supplies and equipment for treatments
• Participates in outreach to patients to drive engagement among eligible patient groups

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working as a Medical Assistant, preferably in Primary Care
• Graduation from a formal Medical Assistant program or other related program
• National or state-specific MA certification or registration is strongly preferred
• MA certification or registration is required for employment in States where certification/registration is required
• CPR/BLS certification required at time of start date
• Phlebotomy experience is preferred

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current CPR/BLS certification

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures

Benefits

Competitive health benefits that start the first of the month after start date
15 days of PTO plus paid holidays
No out-of-pocket cost for scrubs
Pay Range: $22.00-26.00/hr

Pay

$22.00-26.00/hr

Schedule

Hourly schedule varies based on clinic needs

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off