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Medical Assistant

Axelon

Whippany, NJ

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$20–$22 Per Hour
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Billing Records, Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical Assessment, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Demographics, Electrocardiogram, Electronic Medical Records, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Insurance, Medical Assistance, Medical Billing, Medical Products, Medical Record System, Medical Records, Medical Terminology, Medical Treatment, Medications, Microsoft Office, Multicultural, Order Processing, Patient Care, Patient Charts, Patient Education, Phlebotomy, Prescription Filling, Quality Assurance Methodology, Radiography, Records Management, Refrigeration, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Sterilization, Systems Maintenance
LOCATION
Whippany, NJ
POSTED
1 day ago

Pay Rate: $22 per hour

Summary:

  • Monday-Friday, 9-5pm

Responsibilities:

  • Fulfills patient care responsibilities, including venipuncture, EKGs, organizing patient flow, and assisting patients with walking, transferring, and dressing.
  • Assists physicians with procedures, takes vital signs, and provides instructions to patients and families.
  • Performs clerical duties, such as managing patient medical records, obtaining lab/x-ray reports, and completing forms.
  • Enters orders into the electronic medical record (EMR) system and prepares prescription refill requests for physician review.
  • Inventories and restocks medical supplies as needed.
  • Sets up examination rooms and instruments following sterilization techniques.
  • Maintains logging systems for medication refrigeration, point of care testing, and sterilization processes.
  • Checks expiration dates on medications and supplies, disposing of them appropriately.
  • Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures.
  • Assists in maintaining medical charts and may schedule surgeries or procedures.
  • Performs proficient phlebotomy duties if required.
  • Manages appointment scheduling and registration, updating patient demographic and insurance information.
  • Verifies and updates insurance information and performs pre-certification for procedures as necessary.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Certified Medical Assistant required.
  • Light level of physical activity required.

Preferred Skills:

  • Basic computer skills, including MS Office Suite.
  • Effective communication with multicultural and language-deficit patients.
  • Excellent telephone etiquette and proficient in medical terminology and HIPAA guidelines.
  • Knowledge of electronic medical record or billing systems preferred.
  • Adaptability to a growing and changing environment.

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