Medical Assistant/ Assistant Manager (Must be a Medical Assistant and willing to travel to all of our locations: Ridgewood, West Orange, Morristown, Westfield & Middletown)

About us:

Genesis Orthopaedic and Spine, a multi-specialty Orthopedic, Spine and Sports Medicine practice in Westfield, NJ, West Orange, NJ, and now Morristown, NJ has an exciting opportunity to join our growing family and is seeking a FULL TIME Assistant Medical Office Manager to help at all of our locations at Ridgewood, Morristown, West Orange, Westfield & Middletown. The candidate must be able to travel between all of our offices. The position is to help us efficiently run our offices. Experience working in an Orthopedic or Sports Medicine office preferred.

Job Description:

We are looking for someone that is a Medical Assistant with a minimum of 3 years’ experience managing staff and at least 5 years’ experience as a Medical Assistant.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organized Medical Office Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer. This role includes but not limited to:

· Provides leadership and support in day-to-day operations with the clinical setting. Serves as a role model and consultant for staff. As well as cross covering our other locations as needed.

· · Demonstrates the ability to make decisions, problem solve, delegate, and assure high quality and efficiency of staff.

· · Completes staff schedules and helps Identifies staffing needs in advance, assists in utilizing resources effectively.

· · Coordinates training of all staff.

· · Conducts an annual performance evaluation including obtaining physician input on each staff member of the department.

· · Plans and assists in the hiring and orientation of new office staff.

· · Advances the department’s technology including the use of the information technology and the implementation and appropriate use of the Electronic Medical Record

· · Maintains and expands staff competencies by implementing ongoing internal education programs and encouraging participation in outside continuing education.

· · Anticipates staff training requirements to maintain smooth department functioning. Cross trains personnel to other functions where appropriate.

· · Consults and communicates with other departments in a professional manner.

· · Responds effectively in emergency situations, adequately trains staff in emergency response protocols and policies.

· · Acts as a patient advocate, upholding patient rights.

· General Job functions:

· · Other job duties as required.

· Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:

· · Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

· · 2-4 years experience required. 5 years preferred.

· · Experience working directly with physicians required.

· · Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing

· · Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required.

· . Able to use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

· . Knowledgeable about EMR systems

· · Ability to perform diverse work assignments with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy required.

· · Strong problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills required.

· · Strong organizational and multitasking skills required.

· · Knowledge of current nursing practices and protocols required.

· · Ability to lead and manage a team required.

· · Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred.

· · Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.

· · Experience with patient care equipment preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Orthopedics
• Sports Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office
• Outpatient

Ability to Relocate:

• Ridgewood, NJ 07450: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person