Certified Medical Assistant II, Full Time, Days, AMG Urology - Bridgewater

About the job

Responsible for providing general direct and indirect patient care in a clinical setting under the direct supervision of a physician. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure functionality of practice operations to provide excellent patient care. Ensures medical facilities run smoothly, and works in a clerical, administrative, or clinical capacity, and may even be asked to perform more specialized tasks. Principal Accountabilities: • Handles patient intake, updates medical records, and administers appropriate screening tools. • Records medical information and test results, conducts patient interviews, takes and records vital signs, collects specimens, and administers medication under physician supervision. • Assists with walk-in and scheduled clinic visits, ensures verification and recording of clinical data and adherence to quality standards. • Monitors environment for compliance with continual accreditation readiness and evaluates practice schedule for changes or updates. • Demonstrates knowledge of the certified medical assistant scope of practice, incorporating elements of holistic patient-centered and team-based care. • Guides patients through the health care system and helps patients arrive at scheduled appointments on time. • Provides emotional support related to the patient's clinical situation in accordance with the patient's plan of care. • Assists with referrals of patients to the appropriate specialist for diagnosis or treatment. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Required: • High School Diploma or equivalent. • National Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program. • National Certification CCMA from: NHA, AAMA, NAHP, ARMA, AMT, AMCA, or NCCT. Preferred: • Associate's degree in Medical Care or related field. • 1+ year of experience in Health Care services. • BLS upon hire • EPIC or similar EMR system • Ability to work within computer systems • Excellent Communication, Work Ethic, Active Listening, Adaptability to working in fast pace environment, and hold upmost professionalism at all times