Certified Medical Assistant - Urology - CMCH

Medical Assistant Position

AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide patient care and support within the ambulatory setting. The Medical Assistant will accurately complete patient interviews, collect specimens, assist the physician with patient exams, maintain departmental inventory, and provide patient education. This position also supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts, and demonstrating teamwork and cooperation.

The Medical Assistant will be responsible for performing phlebotomy for diagnostic studies, CLIA waived testing, completing EKGs, and drug and alcohol testing. This position is part of the Virtualist Program, which involves collecting patient intakes remotely and assisting in telehealth visits as directed by the physician. BLS certification is excluded for this program.

Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program required
• Certification in Phlebotomy ASCP preferred
• BLSHCP certified within six months of hire or transfer
• Graduate of a post-secondary Medical Assistance program accredited by a national acceding agency, with a minimum of 330 hours of instruction, with special training around medication administration as per the NJ Board of Medical Examiners required
• All Certified Medical Assistants must maintain active National Certification with a certifying agency approved by NJ
• 1-3 years of prior experience in Ambulatory care preferred

Performance Expectations :

Demonstrates the competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool for this position.

Work Environment :

Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the medical office environment, blood borne pathogens, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous substances, and potential injury. This position requires considerable reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, sitting, standing, and walking. This position also requires long periods of telephone work. This position frequently lifts 25-50 lbs and occasionally lifts 50-100 lbs. Periodic traveling to other department locations is expected.

Reporting Relationship :

This position reports to department leadership as assigned.

Total Rewards at AtlantiCare :

At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including :

Job Category : Medical Assistant

Hours Per Week : 37.5

Weekends Required? No

Holidays Required? No

Shift : Days

Position Status : Full-Time

Pay Range : $20.04 - $29.07

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities