Medical Assistant- Obgyn- Physician Practices - Iselin, United States - Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health
Hackensack Meridian Health
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Iselin, United States

3 weeks ago

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Overview:
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.


At
Hackensack Meridian _Health_** we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed.

With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.


Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Medical Assistant is responsible for ensuring that they assist physicians with all patient care.


Responsibilities:

A day in the life of a
_Medical Assistant_ at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

  • Measuring and recording vital signs
  • Recording patient interview, history and chief complaint.
  • Providing patient education with regards to office policies, medications, management of diseased, home treatments and special diets.
  • Assisting the physician with exams and minor office surgery.
  • Preparing patients for examinations and performing routine screening tests.
  • Using CPR skills when required.
  • Maintaining supplies, equipment, stocking, and sterilization of instruments
  • Practice OSHA safety standards.
  • Performing accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
  • May triage patient phone calls/review prescriptions with patient as directed by physician
  • Perform other duties as assigned which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances
  • Perform Phlebotomy
  • Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
  • Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
  • Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 1 hour a day.

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with varying populations
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • Knowledge of computerized processes and data entry procedures

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

  • Minimum 2-3 years experience as a Medical Assistant preferred

Licenses and Certifications Required:


  • AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:


  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician
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