Medical Assistant

PeopleShare has an opening for a Certified Medical Assistant in Moorestown, NJ 08057 with at least 1-2 years of previous experience. Experience with Pediatrics is a plus!
Title: Certified Medical Assistant
Location: Moorestown , NJ 08057
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 or 9am start time. 1 night per week an evening time of 12pm-8pm.
Pay: $20-22/hr
Duration: 4 month contract-to-hire
Responsibilities:

• The Medical Assistant performs routine delegated clinical patient care duties in the health system medical practice to assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensure the office runs smoothly
• The delegated tasks are within the supervising physicians scope of practice and consistent with the medical assistant are education, training, and experience
• Administrative duties may include but are not limited to the following:
  • Answer telephones using phone etiquette
  • Greet patients using patient-centered care
  • Update and file patient medical records using electronic and paper systems effectively
  • Schedule appointments
  • Arrange for laboratory services
  • Perform other administrative duties as directed
• Assist medical and nursing staff in a variety of tasks including:
  • Obtain and record physical measurements: weight, height, head circumference, growth chart completion
  • Document delegated specific medical history data such as allergies, reason for visit
  • Document vital signs and pain screens - notifies the registered nurse or physician when vital signs or pain screen are out of range
  • Has the ability to identify patients in distress and notify appropriate care team timely
  • Utilize infection prevention and control procedures according to policy
  • Assist the physician during examination and procedures
  • Collect and prepare laboratory specimens, phlebotomy according to health system standards
  • Perform basic laboratory tests on the premises within POCT standards, maintains refrigerator and QC logs
  • Clean and sterilize medical instruments using health system standards
  • Reinforce the patient/family understanding of the educational content as delegated by the physician
  • Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician per standard of care
  • Prepare patients for x-rays, tests and procedures
  • Perform electrocardiograms using age-specific standards
  • Demonstrate commitment to patient safety by speaking up about safety issues and changing practice to enhance safety
  • Share errors through system reporting mechanisms, and demonstrate shared accountability for safe practices
  • Perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician consistent with the CMAs education, training and experience and within state medical practice

• High School Diploma / GED Required
• Knowledge of exam, diagnostic and treatment room procedures
• Ability to maintain quality control standards
• Ability to read, understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions
• Ability to react and communicate clearly, calmly and effectively
• Working knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures that are applicable to work performed
• Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients
• Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health and safety precautions applicable for work in a clinic setting
• Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions
• Daily clinic preparation process; registration, scheduling, charge posting, order entry
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and clinic staff
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Certification - Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants, American Medical Technologist, National Center for Competency Testing or National Association of Healthcare Professionals - within 3 months - Required or Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) - American Medical Certification Association - within 3 months - Required or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Certification Association - within 3 months - Required or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) - National Allied Health Test Registry or National Association of Healthcare Professionals - within 3 months - Required and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex American Heart Association or Red Cross)