Certified Medical Assistant - Westwood, United States - Ardent Health

Description

OverviewJoin our team as a day shift, full-time, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in Westwood, NJ

Fulfilling your purpose begins here:
People First, Always.

Here's how we take care of our people:

Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more.

Your team is bigger than your department:

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute.

We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect. ResponsibilitiesUnder the supervision of the OR Scheduling Coordinator and/or Dir. of Physician Affairs, screen interview, counsel and provide direct patient care.

Document all clinical observations, findings and services provided in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR).Report all abnormal observations and findings to the appropriate medical provider in a timely manner verbally or via Skype.

Relay pathology results to patientsRecall process for Endoscopy proceduresSchedule Endoscopy proceduresData entryTrack pathology resultsResponsible for retrieving appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and radiology reports as requested.

Assist in transporting paperwork, and other materials between sites when appropriate.

Review Rx, Results and Office voice mail folders daily and the, Scheduling/ physician pools, daily for tasks, follow-ups as assigned.

Responsible for monitoring pathology resultsPerform Medical Assistant duties in accordance with the current Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goals.
Perform Medical Assistant duties when assigned to other clinical areas.
Communicate with clinical, clerical, and managerial staff to provide continuity of patient care.
Attend health center and network meetings, as required and assigned.
Report any unusual occurrences or problems in a timely manner to Unit Coordinator.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.


QualificationsJob Requirements:
1-3 years of experience in ambulatory setting (emergency room, clinic or health center)

Working experience with electronic medical records (EMR) softwarePreferred Job Requirements:
Associates, High School Diploma, or GED equivalentBilingual English/Spanish or other languageGraduate from an accredited Medical Assistant/Medical Technologist school/program and holds a valid Certificate of Completion