Description

AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.


Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing patient care and support within the ambulatory setting.

The Medical Assistant accurately completes patient interviews, collects appropriate specimens, assists the provider with patient exams and procedures, maintains departmental inventory, provides patient education, and ensures quality direct patient care and non-professional services as directed by the physician. This position is also responsible for performing the following as required by position: phlebotomy for diagnostic studies, CLIA waived testing, specimen collection, and service-line specific clinical tasks such as EKGs, drug/alcohol testing, splinting, and more.

This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to team work and cooperation.

As part of the Virtualist Program, this position is responsible for collecting patient intakes remotely and assisting in telehealth visits as directed by the physician. This position is not responsible for doing any hands-on patient exams and procedures, collecting specimens or phlebotomy for diagnostic studies. For this program, BLS certification is excluded.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Graduate of or currently enrolled in a Medical Assistant program required, or 3+ years of prior clinical experience is required.
• Currently enrolled Medical Assistant students must show proof of enrollment in a Medical Assistant program that meets NJ Board of Medical Examiners regulations. Medical Assistant program and Certification completed with 10 months of hire

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

BLSHCP certified within six months of hire or transfer. Phlebotomy certification preferred. As part of the Virtualist Program, BLS certification is excluded.

EXPERIENCE: Able to handle high volume of interactions with frequent interruptions required. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Demonstrates the competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool for this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the medical office environment, blood borne pathogens, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous substances, and potential injury. This position requires considerable reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, sitting, standing and walking. This position also requires long periods of telephone work. This position frequently lifts 25-50 lbs and occasionally lifts 50-100 lbs. The essential functions for this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

This position reports to department leadership as assigned.

The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Total Rewards at AtlantiCare

At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans with employer contributions

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage

Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care

Wellness Programs to help you thrive

Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more

Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.

Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.


Job Category
Medical Assistant

Hours Per Week
24

Weekends Required?
Yes

Holidays Required?
Yes

Shift
Days

Posititon Status
Part-Time


Job Details

Pay Range
$20.04 - $29.07

Pay Transparency

In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to Pay Transparency Law; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions.

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