What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant CMA OR Licensed Practical Nurse LPN position at Advocare Sussex County Pediatrics?
Advocare LLC is a partnership of the top doctors in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware, including pediatricians, family practice doctors and specialists. As part of the team, you’ll work side-by-side with forward-thinking professionals who strive to provide the highest quality medical care by meeting and exceeding standards for clinical outcomes while delivering exceptional patient service in an evolving healthcare environment.
About us
Advocare Sussex County Pediatrics is a well-established, premier pediatric office in Newton, NJ. You will be working with Dr. James H. Porter, Dr. Theresa La Franco, Dr. Roxanne George and Kimberly Dachisen, FNP.
Advocare LLC is looking for a reliable, compassionate and respectful staff member to join our team! Angry people need not apply!
We provide top quality care for our patients within our communities. Salary commensurate with experience; this will be discussed with you. We are very competitive!
Job Summary: We are seeking to hire a Certifed Medical Assistant CMA or a Licensed Practical Nurse LPN (F/T) who will assist other healthcare professionals in both administrative and clinical settings to join our team! The ideal candidate is self-motivated, professional, and capable of managing their workload in a fast-paced pediatric office environment.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Must be a CERTIFIED Medical Assistant or a LICENSED Practical Nurse
- One year of prior experience in a medical setting, pediatrics preferred
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Familiarity with vaccine administration
- Firm grasp on medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Must be highly organized and detail-oriented
- Familiarity with medical terminology
- Ability to communicate effectively and verbalize ideas
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks and clinical duties including obtaining and recording cc and brief patient medical histories in our eClinicalWorks EMR, receiving and triaging phone calls
- Preparing patients for examination, taking vitals, performing testing for flu, strep, COVID, performing urinalysis, vision screening
- Preparing treatment rooms for clinical examinations
- Administering immunizations to and collecting specimens from infant children and teens, ages newborn to 21 years of age
- Ensuring compliance with all healthcare regulations including HIPAA, OSHA, etc.
- Aides staff, physicians, and other faculty as needed
- Performs additional job-related duties as assigned
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Practical Nursing license or medical assistant certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Newton, NJ 07860 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $20 - $35