Certified Medical Assistant II, Full Time, Days (9a-5p), AMG Medical Subspecialties- Bridgewater, NJ

Job description

Responsible for providing general direct and indirect patient care in a clinical setting under the direct supervision of a physician. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure functionality of practice operations to provide excellent patient care. Serves as a patient advocate and assist patients in navigation along the care continuum with the goal of facilitating effective quality care and timeliness, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
Principal Accountabilities:
• Handles patient intake, updates medical records, and administers appropriate screening tools.
• Documents appropriate correspondence, assessments, and care in patient's electronic medical records (EMR).
• Assists with walk-in and scheduled clinic visits, ensures verification and recording of clinical data and adherence to quality standards.
• Monitors environment for compliance with continual accreditation readiness and evaluates practice schedule for changes or updates.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the certified medical assistant scope of practice, incorporating elements of holistic patient-centered and team-based care.
• Guides patients through the health care system and helps patients arrive at scheduled appointments on time.
• Provides emotional support related to the patient's clinical situation in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
• Assists with referrals of patients to the appropriate specialist for diagnosis or treatment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required:
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant or relevant area.
• National Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• National Certified Medical Assistant designation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and re-certification every two years.

Preferred:
1. Associate's degree in Medical Care or related field.