Full Time Medical Assistant-Physicians Care of Newark

Company: Aledade, Inc.
Location: Newark
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Medical Assistant
We are seeking a Full Time Medical Assistant to join our Primary Care Practice.
Candidates should be comfortable with preparing charts, maintaining health records,
obtaining clinical data from patients/ historians, informing patients of normal lab and
test results, prescription refills, scheduling appointments/ outreach and taking phone
calls.
Daily activities may include but are not limited to triaging patients, collecting test
samples, performing waived lab testing, maintaining patient records, following up with
patients, preparing exam rooms, ordering laboratory tests, giving injections/
immunizations, explaining common medical procedures to patients and assisting in
basic examinations. Utilize Accountable Care Organization (ACO) tools to assist
patients in accessing high value healthcare.
Requirements:
Medical Assistant Experience
In-depth knowledge of Medical Terminology & Pharmacology
High level of professionalism & teamwork skills
Strong customer service skills & bed-side-manner
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong Administrative, EMR & computer skills
Must be vaccinated and mask worn at all times.
Responsibilities:
--- Welcome patients by greeting them in person or on the telephone
--- Verify patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, confirming purpose of
visit
--- Prepare patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining
room
--- Perform preliminary physical tests; take blood pressure, weight and temperature; report patient
history summary, vaccinations, EKG
--- Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical
records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential
--- Counsel patients by transmitting physician's orders and questions about surgery
--- Educate patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions; answering questions
--- Maintain safe, secure and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and
procedures and complying with legal regulations
--- Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, verifying receipt
--- Must work night rotation (2 days of the week)
Medical assistant top skills
--- Professionalism
--- Customer Service
--- Inventory Management
--- Written and Verbal Communication
--- Clinical Skills
--- Documentation Skills
--- Dependability
--- Teamwork
--- Organization
--- Customer Focus
--- Confidentiality
Job Type: Full-Time
Partner Practice
Please note this position is posted on behalf of our partner practices. This individual will be working at the specific practice that is mentioned in the above details and will not be a direct employee of Aledade, Inc. so will therefore not be eligible for the benefits available to Aledade employees.

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