Job Information
American Endovascular & Amputation Prevention LLC MEDICAL ASSISTANT/ Front Desk M-F in West Orange, New Jersey
MEDICAL ASSISTANT/ Front Desk M-F
Job Details
Job Location
West Orange, NJ
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$23.00 - $28.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Day
Description
Medical Assistants assist Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Physicians in providing all aspects of direct and indirect patient care. Poses strong verbal and written communication skills.
Monitors vital signs
Obtains a thorough Medical/Surgical History, Medications, Allergies, and Advanced Directives.
Correctly document all patient care activities in the patient medical record.
Obtains lab work as assigned
Promptly report any changes in a patient’s condition to a Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner or Physician.
Assist patients with their basic needs, such as eating, drinking, dressing, bathing and personal hygiene.
Transport patients to and from other areas of the organization, or upon discharge.
Maintains close communication with RN/NP/Physicians and healthcare team members to understand the patient’s status and needs.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment completing multiple tasks.
Familiarity with medical terminology
Ability to listen, comprehend, and process a variety of detailed information
Prepares supplies needed for the overall care of the patient
Can verbalizes signs/symptoms of physical, sexual, mental, medical, or emotional abuse
Assist Physicians and Nurses in educating patient and family on the nature of the care required and therapies being provided .
Other accountability as assigned
Will help with front desk duties such as scheduling patients, confirming appts, obtaining authorizations and referrals as needed
Qualifications
High School Graduate
Medical Assistant School Graduate
Registered Medical Assistant issued by the state.
Experience with front desk duties including insurance authorizations
