MEDICAL PRACTICE ASST

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Cooper University Health Care

our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

A nonexempt position responsible for the medical assistant care under the supervision of physicians, providers and / or registered nurse(s) in various ambulatory settings. Clinical direction, oversight and competency review are provided by medical providers and ambulatory professional development team in coordination with office management.

Greet patients and guests utilizing AIDET and provides excellent service experience.

Provides patient support and keeps informed of delays. Takes appropriate action including offering alternatives.

Accurately and efficiently performs many administrative duties in various ambulatory settings, including but not limited to rooming functionality and documentation including but not limited to vitals, pain, reason for visit, review of medications, social, surgical, family, and medical history.

Completes work in the EMR in-baskets and telephone communication, Mychart messaging and documents in medical record.

Obtains reports, results, and medical records.

Completes insurance and / or disability forms, precertification and / or authorizations, point of care testing, transcribing orders, or order entry (protocol). May be assigned to assist with bump lists, wait lists and appropriate WQs.

Experience Required

Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant and / or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office.

Electrocardiogram (EKG), vital signs, venipuncture, capillary, and injection experience.

Epic experience preferred.

Excellent organizational, written / verbal communication and teamwork skills.

Demonstrated performance of excellent customer service skills

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

License / Certification Requirements

Graduate of a post-secondary medical assisting education program accredited by NJAC(13 : 35-6.4) approved certifying body AND current certification from a recognized certifying board approved by NJ Board of Medical Examiners. A complete and current listing is available in the Human Resource Department.

Current BLS / CPR certification through the American Heart Association.