Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant
Req #:

0000205059

Category:

Medical Assistant

Status:

Full-Time

Shift:

Day

Facility:

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Department:

Cardiac Service Administration

Pay Range:

$22.42 - $28.75 per hour

Location:
94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

Job Title:Medical Assistant
Location:Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr
Department Name:Cardiac Service Administration
Req #:0000205059
Status:per hour
Shift:Day
Pay Range: $22.42 - $28.75, per hour
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The Compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Job Overview:
The Cardiac Service Medical Assistant, is responsible for working alongside Physicians, NP s and PA s for a variety of patient care, technical and clerical related functions. The Medical Assistant is responsible for the delivery of quality patient services, office communication, information storage, clinic patient flow by assisting members of the patient care team and providing a broad range of health care services. They will assist with vital signs, weight-ins, preparations for examinations and/or treatment and will provide secretarial and receptionist support. This role contributes to the successful operation of the work area and functions in accordance with all existing regulatory and hospital standards, policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
Required:
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent GED
At least six 6 months to one 1 year of relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must have a Nationally Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant certification through AMT, NHA, NCCT, AAA, NCMA, AMCA or NAHP or qualify and obtain certification within 60 days of hire

BLS required

Preferred:
Previous medical assistant experience or background preferred
Bachelor Degree from a recognized college or secretarial school

Experience preferred with patient scheduling; EPIC a plus

Scheduling Requirements
FT
Days
Responsibilities:
Assists with front office and back-office duties
Greeting patients and family members
Displays respectful and caring attitude towards patients at all times
Function at the highest level of customer service, compassion and professionalism to internal and external patients and customers
Measures and records patients vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, oxygen and pulse
Performs continuous rounds and check-ins throughout their shift to ensure APP s, patient and family needs are met
Scheduling appointments for diagnostic testing, Cardiac Surgery and Structural Heart cases
Submission of precert requests to the auth team for scheduled cases and diagnostic procedures
Preparation of patient disability paperwork
Data entry into clinic trackers
Taking patients for testing as needed
Send medical records and follow up to referring MD s
Completes assigned tasks with minimum supervision while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality
Assist with Heart Failure Clinic
Room turnover and supply checks
Answers telephone in a professional and efficient manner
Directs all clinical calls to a nurse or physician while documenting phone messages accurately with the correct time, date and person calling with the reason of the call
Confirms all patient appointments
Daily preparation of patient charts for physician consultation and exam in accordance with clinic policies
Filing of charts
Participates in and completes all mandatory and unit-based competency performance evaluations as required by the department and the institution
Responsible for secure desk coverage when duties require absence from patient area
Upon receipt of diagnostic results, pulls charts and presents to clinical team
Performs other related duties as assigned
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer