Medical Assistant - Consensus Health : Job Details

Located in:Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034The Medical Assistant is a key role in our practice. They create a strong first impression for our patients andensure they feel cared for by our practice. They prepare a patient for the doctor's evaluation and assists clinicalproviders with patient examinations by obtaining and documenting vital signs, past medical and social historyand updating electronic medical records (EMR).Job Title: Medical AssistantDepartment/Location: Operations, South JerseyReports to: Practice Manager/SupervisorFLSA Status: Non-exemptDirect Reports: n/aCompany OverviewAt Consensus Health, we believe better healthcare begins with a community of strong, independent providersdelivering high quality, compassionate patient care with improved outcomes. As New Jersey's fasting growingindependent medical group, Consensus Health offers full clinical and operational integration with our valuebasedcare programs, enabling providers to transform the healthcare delivery experience. In addition, ConsensusHealth owns and manages New Jersey's oldest Independent Physician Association ( IPA ) with over 1,000providers throughout the state. At Consensus Health we believe in fostering an environment of collaboration,participation, and respect. A cornerstone of that belief is a commitment to attracting talented and dedicatedteam members who work together for the common purpose of providing clinical excellence.Consensus is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented people who are passionate abouthelping physicians and their staff deliver better care to patients and whose values align with ours. We empowerour employees to bring the right solutions forward to strengthen the relationship between providers andpatients and ensure that our staff are well served.Position SummaryThe Medical Assistant is a key role in our practice. They create a strong first impression for our patients andensure they feel cared for by our practice. They prepare a patient for the doctor's evaluation and assists clinicalproviders with patient examinations by obtaining and documenting vital signs, past medical and social historyand updating electronic medical records (EMR).Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe duties include, but are not limited to:Assist professional nursing staff by providing direct patient care. Prepares charts, takes temperature, pulse,performs screenings, blood pressure and respiration and other duties as assigned.Assist physicians by maintaining practice workflow, organizing exam rooms, maintaining, and orderingsupplies, screening patient requests and other duties as assigned such as blood draws, POC testing asdirected by Provider.Follows instructions closely and reports observations and symptoms indicative of the patient's reactions totreatments and patient complaints.Responsible for workflow in practice to ensure timely appointments and decreased wait-times to seeProvider.Assist in scheduling accurate initial evaluations, follow up appointments and cancellations.Initiates all appointment reminder calls in a professional and courteous manner, projecting appropriatelanguage and tone of voice.Demonstrates effective oral, listening, and written communication skills that facilitate positive customerrelationships and staff interaction in the delivery of care.Prioritizes duties and responsibilities and completes them accurately and in a timely fashion.Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates responsible judgment by updating knowledge, referringproblems through appropriate channels, and observing the policies and procedures.Obtain and enter patient history, chief complaint, and update the medication list into the electronic medicalrecord.Maintains compliance with legal requirements, HIPAA, OSHA, and company policies.Assisting with other office duties including answering phones, faxing, filing, etc.Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, verifying receipt, sorting, and storing.Restocking exam/procedure rooms.Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards andprocedures, complying with legal regulationsHelp answer phones, filing, greeting patients and any other administrative task. Maintains infectioncontrol/safety guidelines and confidentiality policies.Perform other duties/tasks as requested by providers, coordinators, and management in accordance withoffice procedures/policiesEnhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests;exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assignedQualifications or Education, Training and ExperienceHigh School Diploma/GED with 10 years of medical office experience requiredTwo year degree from accredited Medical Assistant program with certification preferredFamiliar with Patient CareCPR certifiedExperience on EHR and EMR systems, Athena preferredKnowledge of pre-authorizations and referralsCompleted an accredited Medical Assistant ProgramObtain certification in 90 daysKnowledge and Skills/Expected CompetenciesAbility to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the generalpublic.Ability to maintain confidential informationGood interpersonal skills, sense of urgency, being proactive and ownership for one's work.Dependable, with strong work ethic and extremely high degree personal integrity.Ability to deal with multiple interruptions on a continual basis that must be met with a friendlyexchange with others.Helpful and constructive view of working with others to achieve positive outcomes.Taking responsibility and being accountable for your own actionsPhysical/Mental Demands and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Examples of Work EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, bend, sit, talk, lift,or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands and arms to operate generaloffice equipment (PC, telephone, file cabinets, copier, postage meter, fax machine and printer). Theemployee may occasionally lift and/or move between 10 and 25 pounds. Specific vision abilitiesrequired by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee may need to travel tohealthcare practices.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the workenvironment is usually low to moderate.The Company reserves the right to modify the job description based upon its needs and may require theemployee to perform functions beyond those mentioned above. Neither this job description nor anyother communication creates an employment contract between the Company and the employee.Equal EmploymentOur culture encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovativeexcellence and leads New Jersey in provider and patient satisfaction. Consensus Health values diversity,inclusion, and equity as matters of fairness and effectiveness. We are committed to hiring and retaining a staffthat reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering an inclusive working environment where staffof all backgrounds feel welcomed and engaged.Consensus Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individualsunderrepresented in the medical sector, including people of color, and persons with non-traditional work andeducational experience. All who believe they meet the stated qualifications are invited to apply.Company SafetyWe believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Consensus Health iscommitted to proactively creating and maintaining an environment that is safe for our team and patients.Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including face masks, gloves, gowns, andmore as appropriate.Required

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