Medical Assistant

Seeking a Medical Assistant In Neptune NJ.

Job Overview:

The Medical Assistant is responsible for ensuring that they assist physicians with all patient care.

Essential Generic Job Functions (List in order of importance): 
1.    Measuring and recording vital signs.
2.    Recording patient interview, history and chief complaint.
3.    Providing patient education with regards to office policies, medications, management of diseased, home treatments and special diets.
4.    Assisting the physician with exams and minor office surgery.
5.    Preparing patients for examinations and performing routine screening tests.
6.    Change dressings, applying bandages, removing sutures and other first aid procedures.
7.    Using CPR skills when required.
8.    Maintaining supplies, equipment, stocking, and sterilization of instruments
9.    Practice OSHA safety standards.
10.    Performing accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
11.    May triage patient phone calls/review prescriptions with patient as directed by physician
12.    Perform other duties as assigned which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances.
13.    Perform Phlebotomy.
14.    Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
15.    Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
16.    Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 1 hour a day.

Knowledge and Skills Required: 
1.    Excellent communication skills
2.    Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with varying populations
3.    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
4.    Knowledge of computerized processes and data entry procedures

Education Required: 
High School diploma or equivalent such as a GED.         

Knowledge and Skills Preferred: 
Minimum 2-3 years of experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.

Required Certification/Licensing:   
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification

Preferred Certification/Licensing:   
Certified Phlebotomy Technician