The Medical Assistant prepares patients for examinations by performing preliminary physical tests, collecting lab specimens, and assisting physicians with clinical tasks. They are also responsible for comprehensive clerical duties including registration, scheduling, maintaining medical records, and coordinating with front office staff.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and graduate from an accredited post-secondary medical assisting education program that includes training in injections. Current certification from a recognized body like AAMA, NCCT, or AMCA is mandatory, along with AHA BLS certification obtained before the end of orientation.
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Job description
Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology.
Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care.
Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization.
As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.
The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position.
Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).
Pay Range: $19.32 - $24.13 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Position Overview Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary.
Cleans exam rooms, obtains lab specimens.
Assists the physicians and other staff as needed.
Selects appropriate equipment prior to collection to streamline process.
Verifies specimen orders per department policy Prepares exam rooms for patient encounters and assists 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.
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Vision Plan
Dental Plan
Medical Plan
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Healthcare
Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Commuter Transit
Commuter Parking
Paid Time-Off Program
FSA - Dependent Care
Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
Supplemental Life Insurance - Voluntary Life Spouse - Voluntary Life
Legal Services Voluntary
Identity Theft Insurance Voluntary
Pet Insurance Voluntary
Employee - Voluntary Life Child Voluntary
Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Voluntary
Organizes paperwork and filing.
Coordinates with front office personnel and ancillary staff in professional and positive manner in adherence of 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, insurance eligibility etc.
Performs other selected clinical and clerical duties that assist in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management within any CH 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.
New Jersey Prescription Monitoring Program (NJPMP)- uploads a notarized "request for access" form and a copy of their State-accepted Certified Medical Assistant certificate; performs NJPMP monitoring under the direction of the LIP (Licensed Independent Practitioner).
Performs injections, subcutaneous or intramuscular; performs duties in accordance with Capital Health policies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Incumbents working in Primary Care or Specialty Care offices may be assigned to other Capital Health Medical Group Practices as needed.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of a post-secondary medical assisting education program accredited by the National Healthcare Association (NHA), or its successor, The Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association (CAHEA), or its successor; Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), or its successor; or any accrediting agency recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education.
The educational program shall include, at a minimum, 330 clock hours of instruction and shall encompass training in the administration of intramuscular and subcutaneous injections and instruction and demonstration in: pertinent anatomy and physiology appropriate to injection procedures; choice of equipment; proper technique, including sterile technique; hazards and complications; and emergency procedures.
Must maintain 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.
Experience
No minimum experience required.
Other
Credentials: AHA BLS. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period
Knowledge and
Skills: Excellent problem solving skills, Knowledge of insurance specifications and medical terminology. Excellent phone etiquette and ability to communicate effectively,
Special
Training: Knowledge of medical terminology, basic computer and data entry skills; and medical record management.
Mental,
Behavioral and
Emotional
Abilities: Willing to take delegation from RNs/LPNs. Ability to exhibit cooperation, flexibility, and provide assistance when interfacing with patients, physician and staff, Ability to multi-task, Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations, Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions, Consistency and timeliness in attendance.
Continuous physical demands include: Carry objects , Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Talk or Hear Lifting Floor to Waist 40 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 40 lbs.
Sensory
Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Accurate
Hearing
Anticipated
Occupational
Exposure
Risks
Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Dust/Particulate
Matter
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical Plan Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy Dental Plan Vision Plan Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Healthcare FSA - Dependent Care FSA Retirement Savings and Investment Plan Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD) Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD) Employee Assistance Program Commuter Transit Commuter Parking Supplemental Life Insurance - Voluntary Life Spouse - Voluntary Life Employee - Voluntary Life Child Voluntary Legal Services Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance Voluntary Pet Insurance Paid Time-Off Program The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria. Welcome to Capital Health's new career opportunity page. Here you will have access to view and apply to career opportunities in our hospital and physician practice locations. Equal Opportunity Employer Notice Capital Health Benefits
