Astera
Location
East Brunswick, New Jersey
The role involves providing clinical and administrative support for a Urology practice, including taking vital signs, preparing patients, administering injections, assisting in minor procedures, and sterilizing surgical instruments. Additionally, the associate will manage surgical scheduling, handle prior authorizations, process lab orders, and utilize various EMR systems.
Candidates must possess a High School diploma or equivalent and be a Certified Medical Assistant with a BLS Certification. Preferred qualifications include one year of experience as a medical assistant or medical secretary, along with knowledge of medical office management systems and strong organizational and communication skills.
As a Certified Medical Assistant/Patient Care Associate/Surgical Scheduler for our Astera Urology office. You will be responsible for providing clinical and administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of our Urology practice in East Brunswick. You will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management and communicate with accuracy, quality and timeliness. Core Responsibilities: Take and record vital signs and EKG Room patients Prepare patients for examination Obtain and update patient medication Administer Injections Authorizing prescription refills as directed by physicians Assist In Vasectomy , Cystoscopy and Biopsy Procedures. Cleaning and Sterilizing Surgical Instruments. Clinical Supply inventory Collect Urine/Blood Specimens Surgical Scheduling Prior Authorizations for medications and radiology Refills, Lab Orders, Lab results PAT's in Progress Utilize EMR System, Microsoft Teams, Excel and Additional Hospital EMRs Customer Service (greet patients and engage with providers/staff/vendors) Check In/ Check Out Clerical duties Surgical scheduler responsibilities: Coordinates and schedules appointments for surgeries and follow-up appointments for physicians at the office or hospital(s). Performs pre-operative and post-operative data entry, chart assembly, and provides patients with necessary information. Assists in the efficient management of the daily surgery schedule, including inter- and intra-department communication intended to facilitate the flow of surgical patients.
· High School diploma or equivalent · Medical office experience (1 year preferred) · Certified Medical Assistant · BLS Cert · Proven working experience as a medical assistant or medical secretary (1 year preferred) · Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures · Excellent written and verbal communication skills · Strong organizational and planning skills · Must be willing to travel to other locations We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package and paid time off. The health benefits include immediate eligibility for medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA, FSA and other ancillary benefits. We also offer a 401(k) plan with company contribution, profit sharing, tuition assistance and employee referral bonus. INDHP Astera is here to help patients overcome cancer and blood diseases, and improve their quality of life. We’re on a mission to transform cancer care and the care and management of blood disorders with patient-focused, research-based treatment, guided by compassion. To fulfill our mission, we’ve built a cancer care team that is: Diverse Talented Experienced Highly trained Deeply committed We are: Medical Oncologists Radiation Oncologists Hematologists Infusion Specialists Nurse Practitioners Nurses Pharmacists Pharmacy Technicians Medical Assistants Billing Experts Support Staff Each member of our team is dedicated to providing the highest standard of care and support to all of our cancer and hematology patients. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package and paid time off. The health benefits include immediate eligibility for medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA, FSA and other ancillary benefits. We also offer a 401(k) plan with company contribution, profit sharing, tuition assistance and employee referral bonus.
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