Description:
The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for providing high quality direct patient care and assisting providers and other clinical staff with patient care and other clinical and administrative duties in a professional manner. Ability to competently and skillfully perform all clinical and clerical functions including, but not limited to: vital signs, patient interview, electronic documentation, screening tools, lab/specimen prep, point of care collection and processing, filing, processing records, answering phones, verifying insurance, scheduling appointments and processing referrals. Must provide age-appropriate care in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the patient served.
Advocare, LLC is a partnership of the top doctors in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware, including pediatricians, family practice and specialist. As part of the team, you’ll work side-by-side with forward-thinking professionals who strive to provide the highest quality medical care by meeting and exceeding standards for clinical outcomes while delivering exceptional patient service in an evolving healthcare environment. As a full-time Advocare employee, the following benefits are available for you and your family: Medical/prescription coverage; dental coverage; vision care; flexible spending accounts; health savings account, if applicable; voluntary hospital indemnity; voluntary term life insurance and AD&D; voluntary short-term disability and long-term disability; critical illness, cancer, and accident insurance; group auto and homeowners insurance; commuter benefits; 401(k).
Certified Medical Assistant Essential Functions:
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Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks and clinical duties including but not limited to obtaining and recording patient medical histories, receiving, and directing phone calls, ensuring successful completion of all forms
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Maintaining medical supplies inventory and performing preventive maintenance to keep the medical equipment operating
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Preparing patients for examination by performing physical tests, take vitals, reporting patient history summary
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Preparing treatment rooms for clinical examinations
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Counseling patients by transmitting physician’s orders and questions about the treatment
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Delivering attention, compassionate support, and assistance to patients and families
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Ensuring compliance with all healthcare regulations including HIPPA, OSHA, etc.
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Aides staff, physicians, and other faculty as needed
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Performs additional job-related duties as assigned
Certified Medical Assistant Required Skills/Abilities:
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Firm grasp on medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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Proficient in administrative tasks
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Must be highly organized and detail-oriented; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility
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Familiarity with medical terminology and digital record systems
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Ability to communicate effectively and verbalize ideas
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Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands and demonstrates the highest level of customer/client service and response
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Demonstrates ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Benefits Available:
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Multiple medical and prescription coverage options
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Dental and vision care plans
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Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), where applicable
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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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Voluntary critical illness, cancer, and accident insurance
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Voluntary hospital indemnity coverage
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Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance
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Voluntary term life insurance and AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment)
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401(k) retirement savings plan
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Paid time off (PTO)
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Commuter benefits
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Group auto and homeowners insurance
Part-time Benefits:
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Vision
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Flexible Spending Accounts
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MetLife Auto/Vehicle & Home Insurance Discounts
Requirements:
- Medical Assistant Certification or Registration required
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High school diploma or equivalent required
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One year of prior experience in a medical setting preferred
