Certified Medical Assistant I, AMG Epilepsy Program- Full Time, Days Position Available In Union, New Jersey

Lead Certified Medical Assistant . Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure functionality of practice operations to provide excellent patient care. Ensures medical facilities run smoothly, and works in a clerical, administrative, or clinical capacity, and may even be asked to perform more specialized tasks.

Principal Accountabilities:

Handles patient intake, updates medical records, and administers appropriate screening tools. + Trains MA staff in the use of current and future monitoring equipment and equipment upgrades + Consults with the nurse coordinator/manager in response to patient and physician complaints, following through to resolution + Delegates responsibilities to Certified Medical Assistant staff in order to develop their potential and follows up on performance. + Records medical information and test results, conducts patient interviews, takes and records vital signs, collects specimens, and administers medication under physician supervision. + Taking vital signs: Typically performed before a patient sees a doctor to establish a baseline for future exams + Assisting with examinations: Working closely with physicians to perform clinical tasks + Collecting and preparing laboratory samples: Instructing patients on how to collect samples or drawing blood + Excellent Communication, Work Ethic, Active Listening, Adaptability to working in fast pace environment, and hold upmost professionalism at all times. Strong written and communication skills + Maintaining medical records: Recording patient medical histories and vital signs in the computer system + Cleaning patient rooms: Sanitizing and reorganizing patient rooms between visits + Prepping examination rooms: Ensuring the exam room is ready for the patient, including disinfecting equipment and stocking supplies + 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. + EPIC or similar EMR system + Coordinate the scheduling of MA/CMAs to ensure adequate coverage for clinical operations and patient flow. + Able to perform Blood draw, EKG as needed + Expert ability to work within computer systems + Ability to stand a minimum of 6 hours a day

Required:

+ High School Diploma. + 1 to 3 years of prior experience.

Preferred:

+ Prior experience in radiology or surgical scheduling. + Prior EMR experience. + Experience obtaining pre-authorizations with insurance companies.