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Certified Medical Assistant, Women's Health CenterReq #:0000191468
Category:Medical Assistant
Status:Full-Time
Shift:Day
Facility:Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Department:Womens Health Center
Location:
Landmark Medical Arts Bldg, 200 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
Job Overview:
TRMC Women s Health Center is a busy center that services 80 100 clients each day, which offers GYN services as well as Prenatal Care, OB ultrasounds, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Nutrition and Diabetes education.
As a Certified Medical Assistant in one of our physician practices, you will work alongside our physicians and other team members assisting with both administrative and clinical duties.
Qualifications:
Required:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
1 year of medical assisting work experience
Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
Social perceptiveness and service-oriented
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and planning skills
Proficiency in EMR systems
Preferred:
Certifications and Licenses Required:
Certified Medical Assistant
BLS through the American Heart Association
Scheduling Requirements:
Shift working, 8:00-4:30pm each day
FT
Essential Functions:
Assisting the gynecologist or obstetrician during procedures
Assisting with holding techniques
Reinforcement of safety education to parents and patients
Infection control techniques for pediatrics and adults
Venipuncture techniques and processing of lab work
Clinitek testing and charting results
EKG and Transmittal
Collecting a patient s medical history
Explaining to the patient what will happen during their exam, treatment, or procedure
May work in areas where medications are stored. This includes checking for expiration dates for kits, trays with meds, IV fluids, needles, etc. rotating and stocking other supplies
Occasionally, transporting the tray/kit for the nurse or physician to provide patient care
Measuring vital signs
Check system for infusion pump drug rate, and concentration
Scheduling appointments
Answering emails and phone calls
Sort mail and faxes daily
File labs incharts
Retrieve labs & x-ray results in computer
Welcoming patients at the front desk
Coordinate laboratory services and patient disability forms
Obtaining prior Authorizations
Ordering supplies checking instruments and expiration dates of supplies
Performing laboratory tests like sample collections or blood draws
TDS charge entry of specimens
Hemocue, Pregnancy tests, Precision PCx Glucose Testing and charting results
Implements appropriate skin care to maintain skin integrity
Interprets Med/Surg patient data and responses
Intervenes to support advanced directives being honored according to the patient s wishes
Demonstrates and assures the same for staff, competence in Emergency Response-Procedures
Preparing the patient for their examination
Providing information to the patient about their medications, special diets, or anything else they ve been prescribed
Recognizes abnormal vital signs data and verbally reports the same directly to the RN caring for the patient
Medical/healthcare error reporting
Infant abduction prevention and response
Interdisciplinary, collaborative team approach to patient care planning
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer