What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant position at Vanguard Medical Group?
Join Our Team as a Certified Medical Assistant in Randolph, NJ
About Us:
At Vanguard Medical Group, we're a progressive and independent primary care group with 12 offices across New Jersey. Our mission is to deliver evidence-based healthcare that improves the health and safety of our patients and enhances the well-being of our team members. We foster a work environment that promotes work-life balance, engagement, and joy at work.
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a versatile professional to join our team on a full-time basis as a Certified Medical Assistant.
Responsibilities: As a Certified Medical Assistant at Vanguard Medical Group, you will be an essential part of our patient-centered care team. Your responsibilities will include:
- Patient Preparation: Ensure that examination rooms are well-prepared with instruments, supplies, and equipment. Verify patient information, review medical history, and record vital signs.
- Assisting Providers: Support healthcare providers in patient care, from preparing laboratory specimens to administering medications, and performing basic laboratory tests on-site.
- Educating Patients: Provide patients with medication and diet information, answering their questions to ensure they understand their healthcare plans.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate medical records by documenting patient examinations, treatments, and test results.
- Billing and Referrals: Handle billing information, insurance forms, and referrals to specialists, ensuring a smooth process for patients.
- Supply Management: Keep supplies well-stocked by monitoring inventory, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
- Equipment Maintenance: Maintain medical equipment in good condition, perform preventive maintenance, and coordinate repairs when needed.
- Patient Confidentiality: Safeguard patient care information, maintaining their confidence and protecting operations.
- Continual Learning: Stay updated with the latest industry knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and engaging in professional organizations.
- Communication: Effectively communicate with clients, colleagues, and providers in a professional manner.
- Rooming Patients: Demonstrate competency in rooming patients, measuring vital signs, obtaining medical history, and recording information in the EMR system.
- Procedure Assistance: Assist providers in various medical procedures, from minor surgery to specialized exams.
- Problem Solving: Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills in a clinical setting.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Accredited Medical Assistant Program degree
- Current/active CMA, CCMA, or RMA certification or ability to obtain within 90 days from the date of hire
- 1 years of experience in a medical office or healthcare setting preferred
- Working knowledge of Athena or an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and telephone skills
