Medical Assistant

2 days ago

Florham Park, New Jersey, United States Summit Health Inc Full time
About Our Company

We're a physician-led, patient-centric network dedicated to simplifying healthcare and delivering connected care. Our multispecialty providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes, and virtually through our operating companies.

Our team is committed to making healthcare better for all. We're innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights, and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Job Description
Position Summary:

The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting physicians, PAs, or NPs with clerical duties, patient flow, patient care, and procedures. Key responsibilities include preparing examination rooms, escorting patients, maintaining efficient patient flow, and ensuring proper preparation for patient visits.

Essential Job Functions:
  • Prepares examination rooms, cleans them after use, and maintains a clean and organized environment.
  • Maintains efficient patient flow, ensuring timely and smooth transitions between procedures.
  • Ensures proper preparation for patient visits, including preparing necessary supplies and equipment.
  • Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams to provide high-quality care.
  • Answers phone calls, directs calls, and takes accurate messages.
  • Schedules appointments accurately and appropriately according to departmental guidelines.
  • Stocks examination rooms with necessary supplies and maintains inventory.
  • Reconciles encounters daily and accurately, according to policy guidelines.
  • Effectively communicates problems, concerns, or issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager.
  • Understands and performs within the scope of practice.
  • Obtains vital signs, documents them accurately in the EHR, and reviews and updates medication lists.
  • Documents allergies in the EHR and demonstrates an understanding of prescription control and refill procedures.
  • Employs appropriate use of Tasking in the EHR and enters orders and schedules appointments in the PMS and EHR.
  • Provides referrals and consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.
  • Adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposing of medical waste.
  • Maintains proficiency with department-specific equipment, troubleshoots, and reports malfunctions promptly.
  • Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital.
  • Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

General Job Functions:
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Job Requirements:
  • Physical mobility, including movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.
  • Physical agility, including the ability to maneuver the body while in place.
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers.
  • Endurance, including continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, and walking.

Environmental Risks:
  • Allergens, including dust, mold, and/or pollen.
  • Combative patients or visitors.

Education, Certification, Computer, and Training Requirements:
  • High School Graduate/GED/Equivalent Work or Vocational/Technical School/Diploma, required. Associate Degree's preferred.
  • 0-1 year related work experience, required. 2-4 years related work experience, preferred.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) or within 30 days of hire, required.
  • Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, required.
  • Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner, required.
  • Basic proficiency in computer use, required.
  • Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed, required.

About Our Commitment:

We're committed to making healthcare better for all. Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. We highly value the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in our benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages, and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and do not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Safety Disclaimer:

We care about the safety of our employees and applicants. We do not use chat rooms for job searches or communications. We will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. We will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking, or other personal information prior to the in-person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. Interviews are conducted at select company locations during regular business hours only. For information on job scams, visit, or file a complaint

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