Certified Medical Assistant
Pennington NJ 08534
12 weeks
Temp to cover FMLA. Potential extensions based on practice needs/performance.
SCHEDULE: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
TRAINING: 5-hour training will be scheduled for a Friday prior to start 8am-1pm
RESPONSIBILITIES
Rooming patients, using EMR to alert provider that patient is ready: reviews past medical, surgical, family, smoking history, allergies, medications; notes corrections in EMR, notes medication refills needed for the physician to review, initiates self-management goal setting where appropriate, obtains patient’s vital signs and documents in EMR, prepares chart for patient visit, understands insurance restrictions for lab work, referral needs, precertification requirements, etc.
Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, undressing, preparing for the exam, remains in exam room when necessary/requested.
Specimen management: obtain specimens for testing if applicable
Performs EKGs and other outpatient screening tests as per MD order and after properly preparing the patient; accurately documents results in EMR.
Assists with minor surgical procedures by handing instruments, maintaining sterile field, positioning of patient and other duties within scope of responsibility. Functions as a witness for procedural consents if required.
Responds appropriately to emergency/code situations.
This is a multispecialty practice with a high level of Cardiology, and Urology. Rheumatology, Gynecology, GI, and Weight management are also areas where experience is helpful.
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