We are currently hiring two Certified Medical Assistants for an Internal Medicine practice in Stratford, NJ. These positions require a national medical assistant certification, but are open to people who are looking for their first medical assisting opportunity.

Shift: 7:30am - 5pm Monday-Friday

Description:

-Checks patients in; verifies demographics and insurance information and makes any corrections or additions; copies patient's insurance card; collects appropriate copays; retrieves referrals for appropriate visits.
-Schedules patient appointments for office visits.
-Verifies patient insurance benefits and precertification (if needed) for services to be provided.
-Prepares patients for visits, including taking history, chief complaint, weight, blood pressure,and pulse. Documents in EMR system.
- Assists physician with patient care.
- Draws up medications for injections given by physician.
- Handles patient calls and relays to physician through the EMR system.
- Processes new patient charts in EMR system.
- Prepares patient charts for next day visits.
- Maintains medical waste logs and keeps abreast of current regulations.
- Prepares exam room for patient visits.
- Completes HMO referrals (paper and/or electronic).
- Scans into EMR all appropriate patient-related correspondence and information.
- Maintains stock of sample medications.
- Maintains office and medical supply inventory.
- Stocks exam rooms and keeps exam rooms neat and orderly.
- Orders injectables and vaccines.
- Maintains and cleans office medical equipment, as required.
- Maintains and refers to capitation lists for various insurers.
- Batches patient visits activity and prepares money for deposit.
- Handles incoming and outgoing mail.
- Maintains a professional and orderly office appearance.
- Communicates with the Department's various staff and offices.
- Opens and closes offices