Ambulatory Care Technician Certified - Per Diem

Overview

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Ambulatory Care Technician Certified (Certified Medical Assistant) position is to support the patient and the provider throughout the ambulatory care patient visit from registration through discharge and follow up.

As a Certified Medical Assistant, Ambulatory Care Technician Certified willstructure the patient flow for the physicians in the examination and treatment of patients.

As directed by a Physician and University Hospital policy, the Ambulatory Care Technician Certified administers intramuscular and subcutaneous injections which may be delegated under State regulations. The Certified Medical Assistant will support all front end and clinical office procedures.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Works collaboratively with faculty and staff to maintain a timely and organized flow of patients and visitors throughout their experience in Ambulatory Care Services and with University Hospital.
• Prepares patients for visits including interviewing and screening patients for designated criteria to include but not limited to medical, surgical, gynecological, and obstetric history, medication history, chief complaint, vital signs, pain, and height and weight.
• Documents all patient encounters in the electronic medical record.
• Knowledgeable of and then notifies the provider of abnormal vital signs immediately during the patient visit.
• Obtains clinical data and performs procedures as requested / directed by the provider :
• Administers vaccinations and administers subcutaneous, intradermal, and intramuscular injections according to University Hospital Policy.
• Provides allergy and other screening as designated by University Hospital policy and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintains effective working relationship with coworkers; demonstrates teamwork.
• Verifies patient insurance benefits and precertification for services to be provided.
• Maintains safe and clean environment; and prepares clinical space and supplies.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

Required :

Preferred :

What We Offer

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is Per-Diem - $22.38per hour, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.

Apply Today

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we'd love to meet you.

University Hospital offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package. Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer, M / F / D / V. For more information, visit www.uhnj.org / hrweb.