CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT at Cooper University Health Care summary:

Certified Medical Assistants support healthcare providers by preparing patients for exams, recording vital signs, and assisting with minor procedures. They manage patient information, medication reconciliation, and medical reception duties including phone and fax communications. This role requires certification, knowledge of medical insurance terminology, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced ambulatory care environment.

Cooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional; three urgent care facilities; nearly 30 primary care and specialty care offices in multiple locations throughout Cape May County; The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional; the Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper, Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care, lab, and physical therapy services. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part time employees a comprehensive employee benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, on-site Early Education Center (employee discount), attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

• Responsible for setting up the patient in the exam room
• Perform and Document:
• Vital signs (manual BPs),
• EKGs,
• Reconciliation of medications
• Reason for visit, health care concern
• Interview/Discuss with patient changes in patient's health since last visit
• Assist the provider with minor surgical procedures
• Prepare appropriate medications for injections
• Responsible for phone messages, faxes, and Medical Reception responsibilities as needed
• Knowledge of medical insurance terminology, computer skills for scheduling and familiarity of general office procedures and equipment

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required

• Medical Assistant Certification

• 1-3 years of prior experience in ambulatory care preferred
• Ability to handle high volume of interactions with frequent interruptions required

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