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Medi-Weightloss
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
Job Description
Ready to Make a Real Impact in People's Lives? At Medi-Weightloss, every day brings the opportunity to change someone's life for the better. Our clinics combine clinical excellence with compassionate care, and we're seeking a skilled Medical Assistant who is both clinically competent and exceptional with patients. If you're empathetic, a collaborative team player, and comfortable with healthcare technology, you'll fit right in. This role blends clinical duties, front-office support, and patient-facing responsibilities. You'll work closely with providers and front-desk staff to deliver safe, efficient, and patient-centered care. What You'll Do (Clinical Responsibilities) You will support provider-led care and perform routine clinical tasks with attention to safety and patient comfort: Perform phlebotomy, obtain and process lab specimens, and document results Conduct EKGs and accurately record tracings Administer injectables per protocol (IM/SubQ) and monitor patients post-administration Obtain and record vital signs, medical histories, and relevant clinical measurements Prepare exam rooms, maintain clinical supplies, and follow infection control procedures Assist providers with procedures and patient education as needed What You'll Do (Front Office & Patient Experience) You'll help create a welcoming, organized patient experience from check-in through check-out: Greet patients with empathy and professionalism and manage check-in/check-out processes Verify insurance eligibility and benefits prior to visits and document findings Answer patient questions, provide clear instructions, and escalate concerns to clinical staff Process payments, collect required forms, and handle basic billing-related tasks Schedule and confirm appointments in the clinic scheduling system when requested What You'll Do (EMR & Administrative Support) Accurate documentation and effective use of technology are critical to patient safety and clinic efficiency: Maintain complete, timely, and confidential patient records in the EMR Enter clinical data, lab orders, and test results with attention to detail Manage daily front-desk opening/closing tasks as needed and support smooth patient flow Assist with inventory tracking for clinical and front-office supplies Participate in staff huddles, trainings, and quality-improvement efforts What We're Looking For Must-have strengths: Clinical competence in phlebotomy, EKG administration, and injectable administration Experience using EMR systems and comfort learning new healthcare technologies Familiarity with insurance verification processes and basic billing terminology Strong front-office skills: communication, multitasking, and professionalism Empathetic approach to patient care and a team-player mindset Ability to follow protocols, maintain confidentiality, and work in a fast-paced clinic