What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Apex Heart and Vascular Center?
About Us
At Apex Heart and Vascular, we provide cutting-edge compassionate care. We have a talented team that is proud to be making a positive impact on the lives of our patients every day. We are growing fast and looking to have an enthusiastic Medical Assistant join our team.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Medical Assistant at Apex Heart and Vascular Center. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for various day-to-day tasks related to medical assisting, patient care, medical office procedures, and maintaining medical records. We currently have openings in our Nutley, Jersey City, Maplewood and Mountainside locations.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet and answer phone calls professionally and courteously.
- Greet and attend to patients in person at the front desk for check-in and check out
- Professionally assist family members of the patients, other staff members, visitors, vendors, and providers.
- Schedule appointments for the patients.
- Able to perform accurate documentation of patient visits and has excellent database (spreadsheet) skills
- Has working knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA rules.
- Able to pay meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multitask.
Qualifications
- Medical Assisting and Patient Care Skills
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology and Medical Office Procedures
- Proficiency in managing Medical Records
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting
- Certification in Medical Assisting is a plus
- Bilingual in languages like Arabic, Spanish, or Vietnamese is a plus.
- Excellent documentation, communication, and IT skills
- Previous experience in a cardiology setting is beneficial
