Certified Medical Assistant (Bilingual)
*Contract to Hire*
Location: Camden, New Jersey
Hours: M-F 8:30-5pm
Pay: $16-20/hr DOE
Requirements:
- Must be certified by one of the following certifying bodies: NHA, AMT, NCCT, AAMA, AMCA, NCMA, or NAHP
- Must be a graduate of a 330-hour Medical Assistant program that is accredited by the Department of Education
- Basic Life Skills (BLS) Certified
- Spanish Bilingual Required
Job Description:
- Serves as a patient advocate in direct interactions with the patient and care team.
- Prepares exam rooms after each patient and at end of day. Assure cleanliness, neatness, and maintain par level of supplies.
- Greets and courteously escorts patients and other guests to the exam room.
- Accurately documents appropriate medical information. This includes but is not limited to vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, and weight and height, obtaining information regarding the reason for the patient visit and presenting problem/s, medical and social history. Perform age-appropriate wellness exams. This includes hearing exams and eye exams.
- Understands and can verbalize the criteria for each insurance payer program and will assist with performance improvement opportunities by identifying and closing gaps in care, as well as ensures appropriate documentation.
- Understands the process as it relates to discharges from area hospitals and the importance of timely follow up of the patient.
- Abstracts and prepares medical records in advance of patient appointment to assure the past medical history is up to date, all previous orders are followed, completed tests and referrals is available, and any emergency room, urgent care or inpatient discharge information has been obtained.
- Administers intramuscular and subcutaneous vaccines, administers PPD’s, performs in-office testing, and facilitates medication refill management as directed by provider (in accordance with State’s CMA scope of practice).
- Promptly and accurately communicates patient questions, issues or concerns with providers received via telephone, patient portal, or in-person.
- Performs duties such as answering telephones, scheduling patients, scanning, check in, and check out and/or assigned tasks.
- Always maintain strict HIPAA compliance according to Osborn Family Health Center policy.
- Provides care with consideration for the cultural needs of the patient and/or family.
- Exhibits of age specific competency with all age groups.
- Demonstrates the ability and competency to respond quickly and efficiently in emergency situations.