What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant-Sign on Bonus External Hire position at Skylands Medical Group?
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Skylands Medical Group is an independent, primary care based, community based, multi-specialty medical group. We are experienced in responding to our communities’ changing needs by providing appropriate quality health care in a cost-effective manner throughout the Northern New Jersey area!
We are currently seeking a part-time CMA for our office located in Landing, NJ. This position requires approximately 21.5 hours per week.
Major Duties/Responsibilities - Clinical
- Greets patients at reception area and escorts to exam rooms.
- Document vital signs, patient history and reviews medications with patients in EMR.
- Assist provider(s) with all procedures.
- Performs venipuncture and completes EKG testing.
- Completes patient referrals.
- Adequately stocks exam/procedure room.
- Completes precertification of surgeries.
- Sets up VNA care as per physician order.
- Refills/e-prescribes medications under direction of Physician.
- Follows OSHA regulations.
- Schedules x-rays and lab procedures as requested by providers.
- Performs general housekeeping duties for exam and procedure rooms.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Major Duties/Responsibilities – Reception
- Retrieve voice mail messages and returns calls as necessary.
- Greets patients and answers telephones in a courteous and professional manner.
- Triage calls and furnishes information.
- Documents telephone calls and accurately records messages in patient EMR.
- Schedules appointments for patient office visits.
- Verifies patients’ insurance, and co-payments and provides a receipt for cash payments.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Current and valid CMA certification required
- Previous experience in office environment
- Willing to cross train and cover both clinical and receptionist duties
- Must express exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds under emergent circumstances with assistance from fellow coworkers
- Ability to utilize standard medical/clinical equipment
- All other duties as assigned
Additional Information
- Location: Landing, NJ
- Part-time position
- Hourly, non-exempt
- Competitive benefits and salary available
Physical & Environment/Working Conditions
- Strength – lift up to 75 pounds, under emergent circumstances with assistance of co-workers.
- Stamina – stand or sit for long periods of time, ability to look at computer screen for long periods of time.
- Tolerance - to work under stressful conditions
- Activity - walk, stand, sit, bend down, reach with hands, talk and hear.
Skylands Medical Group, P.A. is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.