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Advocare Florham Park Pediactrics

Certified Medical Assistant

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What they do

A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.

$44,207 / year median in New Jersey

+17% projected growth

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Job Description

Overview We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate should be passionate about patient care, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. This position offers the opportunity to work in various medical specialties and contribute to providing high-quality healthcare services. Responsibilities
  • Perform vital signs assessment and record patient information accurately
  • Assist healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures
  • Administer medications following established protocols
  • Conduct basic laboratory tests and assist with diagnostic procedures
  • Provide patient education on treatment plans and medication instructions
  • Maintain medical supplies and equipment inventory
  • Ensure compliance with infection control and patient safety protocols Qualifications
  • Certification as a Medical Assistant required
  • Adminster Vaccines
  • Proficiency in basic life support (BLS)
  • Experience in X-Ray, dermatology, geriatrics, urgent care, outpatient settings, PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit) is a plus
  • Ability to perform medication administration accurately
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a focus on excellent patient service
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Paid training Vision insurance Application Question(s): Your office keeps scanned copies of daily access logs and is required to maintain them for five years. What is the best naming convention to keep them all sorted sequentially?
A. YYYYMMDD B. MMDDYYYY C. DDYYYYMM D. MMYYYYDD E. DDMMYYYY F. YYYYDDMM A
patient arrives at the exam room and appears upset. They say they're frustrated about the long wait time and request to speak with someone about their concerns. What would you do? A. Apologize and offer to escalate their concerns to the appropriate staff member for resolution B. Reassure them that they'll be seen as soon as possible C. Ignore the patient's complaint and continue with your tasks D. Offer the patient a discount on their visit as a gesture of goodwill E. Explain that the doctors are busy and all patients have to wait for them You've been asked to take vitals for a patient. Which vitals would you take? A. Blood pressure B. Respiratory rate C. Radial pulse D. Temperature E. Intake F. Output G. Weight H.
Height Experience:
EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred) Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
BLS Certification (Preferred) Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred) Ability to
Commute:
Florham Park, NJ 07932 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Florham Park, NJ 07932: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person