Medical Assistant

Equity Staffing Group is currently staffing a Medical Assistant for an on-site position in Rutherford, NJ. This is contract work with a Fortune 500 organization. Our client serves millions of customers daily and has a reputation for bold ideas. If you enjoy working with energetic people in a collaborative environment, we want to speak with you!

Position: Medical Assistant

Location: Rutherford, NJ 07070

Duration: 6 Month contract to start, potential for extension and/or conversion to FTE

Rate: $23/Hr

Start Date: ASAP

Description:

Perform assigned clerical duties including but not limited to registration, scheduling, answering phones, chart preparation and patient appointments

Facilitates the provision of care to patients by accurately documenting clinical information

Perform following duties according to Optum, including but not limited to: obtain physical measurements which includes heights, weights, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiratory rate and all documented according to department standards. Reports abnormal results to the provider maintaining refrigerator and QC logs.

Organize a patient care area based upon patient needs and priorities as identified by the department.

Assists physicians with procedures.

Clean and sterilizes medical instruments using health system standards

Utilize infection prevention and control procedures according to health system policy

Stock patient exam rooms

Orders supplies as needed and restock supply areas

Maintain patient areas while assuring compliance standards set forth by regulatory agencies

Manage supplies and equipment in a fiscally responsible manner.

Schedule ancillary tests for patients if requested by physician and provide patients with ancillary services information such as telephone number and address.

Recognizes and respects cultural diversity while being sensitive to the individual’s ability to communicate, Documents accurately, balances speed with attention to detail

Maintains open communication with the provider regarding patient care matters.

Qualifications/experience:

2 yrs in the medical field

Certified medical assistant

High school diploma

Fast paced, keeps patient flow going

Type of certification required: certified medical assistant

Shift start & end times: 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm

Work days per week: 5 days per week, 1 rotating Saturday 8am-1pm

Dress code/scrub color: Blue scrubs

Is travel required for this role? If yes, when and how often? yes, about 50% of the time

Will they travel to more than one location within a work shift? no

Will work take place in a patient's home? no