What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant - Vascular Institute position at Atlantic Medical Imaging?
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Description
AMI is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant to assist the teams in the Neptune, Brick, and Toms River Vascular Institute locations!
AMI offers a generous compensation package including medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, 401k and profit sharing along with the opportunity to work in an exciting and progressive outpatient practice.
The Certified Medical Assistant is primarily responsible for preparing the patient for their consultations with providers. Additionally, the Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for the following:
- Obtains and enters all patient history into EMR;
- Triage, performs vital signs and ABIs;
- Performs dressing changes;
- Answers patient questions within the scope of the Medical Assistant’s role;
- Assists with other clerical responsibilities as required and assigned, including all paperwork, scanning and computer data input;
- Assists with room turn-over, including, but not limited to, cleaning, disinfecting surfaces, and laundry duties;
- Assists patients with changing and or ambulating when necessary and must use all lift assist devices provided for safe transfer;
- Assists the physician during exams which requires Aseptic Technique training and procedure tray set up for biopsy under the direction of nursing;
- Prepares laboratory specimens and testing equipment as needed;
- Schedules and reschedules patients as needed;
- Provides patient with prepared post-education and instructions when appropriate;
- Demonstrates excellent customer service skills and provides patients with thoughtful, empathetic care at all times; and
- Performs all other duties as required and assigned.
This full time, 40 hour per week position will provide coverage in the AMI Vascular Institute locations in Neptune, Brick, and Toms River.
The work schedule includes:
Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
Schedules are subject to change based on business needs.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent. Current & valid Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA or RMA) is required and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or Red Cross) must be obtained prior to start. Hands-on, direct clinical care experience as a CMA is required. Previous experience with vascular, post-op, or wound care preferred.
Candidates must have well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly & effectively, verbally and in writing. Qualified candidates possess excellent organizational skills and are accurate & thorough in all aspects of their work. The ideal candidate possesses the initiative to set and achieve high standards of performance and has the ability to multitask under time constraints. Must be skilled in utilizing standard office equipment including computers.
AMI offers a generous compensation package including medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, 401k and profit sharing along with the opportunity to work in an exciting and progressive outpatient practice.
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