What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Advocare Brand?
Full time Medical Assistant needed for busy Pediatrics practice with offices in Cherry Hill, NJ and Sicklerville, NJ. Ideal candidate is certified and has some experience working in a Pediatrics environment. Must be willing to work in both locations with some evenings and weekend shifts required. Looking for an upbeat team player who is able to multi-task.
Advocare, LLC is a partnership of the top doctors in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, 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).
Essential Functions:
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
Maintaining medical supplies inventory and performing preventive maintenance to keep the medical equipment operating
Preparing patients for examination by performing physical tests, take vitals, reporting patient history summary
Preparing treatment rooms for clinical examinations
Counseling patients by transmitting physician’s orders and questions about the treatment
Delivering attention, compassionate support, and assistance to patients and families
Ensuring compliance with all healthcare regulations including HIPPA, OSHA, etc.
Aides staff, physicians, and other faculty as needed
Performs additional job-related duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
Firm grasp on medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Proficient in administrative tasks
Must be highly organized and detail-oriented; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility
Familiarity with medical terminology and digital record systems
Ability to communicate effectively and verbalize ideas
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
Demonstrates ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent required
One year of prior experience in a medical setting preferred
