Medical Assistant

Job Overview
New Jersey Pediatric Neuroscience Institute (NJPNI) Clinical Support Staff consists of CMA’s, LPN’s and RN’s. Staff members are responsible for maintaining all licenses as required by state and federal laws. We have a GREAT team that is rapidly expanding. Clinical staff members are responsible for supporting physicians and patients in all aspects of care. All NJPNI staff members are encouraged to participate in continuing education opportunities. We are rapidly growing and expanding and are seeking to hire multiple CMAs for Full-time positions. We are looking to hire for the following range of shifts: 8am-4pm and 9am-5pm.

Responsibilities

• · Verifies safeguards and secures patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.

· Obtains all messages from answering service, every morning, and returns patient calls, and notifies physicians of relevant messages.

· Checking examination rooms every morning for patient safety and comfort issues. If there are problems with heating/ cooling or other issues, notify management immediately. Cleans examination rooms between patients.

· Ensures examination rooms are fully stocked with medical supplies; notifying clinical manager if supplies need to be replenished.

· Opening and detailed prepping of physician office notes for the day

· Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary.

· Communicates with patients and their families as directed and requested by physicians.

· Coordinates and reviews physicians and clinical staff schedules for the upcoming 2 weeks, at the end of every week. Notifies physicians and clinical staff if scheduling errors exist.

· Obtains primary care physician’s notes, imaging studies and reports, and other relevant documentation prior to the patient’s visit.

· Answer patient phone calls regarding treatment and coordination of care. Asking doctor or APN for further information when required.

· Assists in scheduling as needed by making arrangements with insurance; verifying times with patients; preparing charts, pre- admission and consent forms.

· Perform clinical support for all physicians and NPs as assigned.

· Provide cross-coverage at front desk reception as needed.

· Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following local, state and federal standards and protocols.

· Keeps equipment and examination rooms in good order, by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling management when needs arise.

· Complies with established policies and procedures including patient confidentiality, HIPAA.

· Performs other duties as assigned

License:

CMA

Skills:

· Bilingual in English and Spanish desirable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Neurology
• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Required)
• Medical: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Morristown, NJ 07960 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Morristown, NJ 07960: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $22