Medical Assistant - Cardiology

Summit Medical Group is hiring for a full time Medical Assistant to join our Cardiology team! This role will work in our Livingston, NJ office.

This is a great opportunity to join our growing organization! We provide great benefits, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement and an annual bonus for our employees.

The Medical Assistant is responsible for:
Prepares the examination room. Escorts patient into the room. Cleans examination room when exam is complete.

· Maintains efficient patient flow.

· Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.

· Communicates & provides care consistent with age, cultural, spiritual and developmental needs of the patient.

· Answers the telephone in an appropriate manner. Directs calls and/or takes accurate messages.

· Schedules appointments accurately and appropriately according to departmental guidelines.

· Consistently and accurately stocks examination rooms with all necessary supplies.

· Assists in ordering and maintaining of all supplies as assigned.

· Reconciles encounters daily and accurately, according to policy guidelines.

· Effectively communicates problems, concerns or issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager appropriately and promptly.

· Understands and performs within scope of practice.

· Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required. Documents appropriately in EHR.

· Reviews and updates medication list and accurately documents known allergies in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Demonstrates an understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures.

· Accurately documents allergies in EHR.

· Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR.

Qualifications:

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:

· High School Graduate/GED / Equivalent Work or Vocational / Technical School / Diploma, required. Associate Degree’s preferred.

· 0-1 year related work experience, required. 2-4 years related work experience, preferred.

· Medical Assistant certification, required

· Basic Life Support (BLS) or within 30 days of hire, required

· Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, required

· Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner, required

· Basic proficiency in computer use, required

· Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed, required

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Cardiology

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: One location