Job Description
Job Description
About the Role:
The Medical Assistant plays a critical role in supporting healthcare providers by ensuring the smooth operation of clinical and administrative tasks within a medical facility. This position involves direct patient interaction, including preparing patients for examinations, taking vital signs, and assisting with medical procedures such as phlebotomy and specimen collection. The Medical Assistant is responsible for maintaining a clean and sterile environment by properly sterilizing medical instruments and managing specimen processing accurately. Additionally, this role requires effective communication skills to answer phones, schedule appointments, and coordinate with nurse practitioners and other healthcare staff. Ultimately, the Medical Assistant contributes to delivering high-quality patient care and enhancing the overall efficiency of the healthcare team.
We are excited to announce that we are looking for a Full Time, Medical Assistant at Digestive Disease Center of NJ in East Brunswick, NJ.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare patients for examination by taking vital signs and recording medical histories.
- Assist healthcare providers, including nurse practitioners, during medical procedures and examinations.
- Perform phlebotomy and draw blood samples following proper protocols and safety standards.
- Process and label specimens accurately for laboratory testing and ensure proper sterilization of medical instruments.
- Manage front desk duties such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and maintaining patient records.
Skills:
The required skills such as medical assisting, phlebotomy, and drawing blood are essential for performing clinical tasks accurately and safely on a daily basis. Proficiency with medical instruments and specimen processing ensures that diagnostic tests are conducted efficiently and results are reliable. Sterilization skills are critical to maintaining a hygienic environment and preventing infections. Communication skills, including answering phones and coordinating with nurse practitioners, facilitate smooth patient flow and effective teamwork. Preferred skills like familiarity with EHR systems and bilingual communication enhance the ability to manage patient information and serve a broader community effectively.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Proven experience in medical assisting, including knowledge of medical instruments and specimen processing.
- Strong understanding of infection control and sterilization procedures.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program.
- Certification in phlebotomy and basic life support (BLS) preferred.
- Experience working alongside nurse practitioners in a clinical setting.
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Additional certifications such as Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).
- Bilingual abilities to assist a diverse patient population.
- Prior experience in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
We offer competitive base salary, generous benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Voluntary, Time-Off Benefits, EAP, 401K and Commuter Benefits.
Monday-Friday-8:30am to 4:30pm