Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant/Receptionist

71 Hanover Rd, Florham Park, NJ 07932

3 months contract to Hire

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Assist medical staff in the routine examination and treatment of patients to include the following:

• Obtaining and recording data; entering information into electronic medical records.
• Venipuncture, prepare lab specimens and paperwork for outside lab vendor.
• Perform required testing for Periodic Examination Part 1 (EKG, venipuncture, urine dipstick, vision screening, body fat analysis, audiometry, pulmonary function and other testing as requested).
• Performs such duties as taking vital signs, EKG’s and assists provider during examinations as needed.
• Administers flu vaccine and other injections as directed/ordered by Physician/NP
• Perform blood pressure screenings at the onsite medical department or off-site as assigned.
• Acts as medical chaperone when requested.
• Maintain logs as required such as checks of sterilization equipment and refrigerator temperature.
• Keep rooms neat, organized and stocked with adequate supplies.
• Maintenance of medical supplies as per policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

        2.  FRONT OFFICE RESPONSIBILITIES

In absence of medical receptionist/secretary, the medical assistant is responsible for performing the following duties:

• Greets employees and other visitors in a courteous and helpful manner
• Ensures that only authorized individuals have access to the department
• Answers the telephone, schedules appointments for the physicians, nurse practitioner, nurses and any other professionals who may provide services at the Medical Department. 
• Prepares and sends forms to associates for special programs (e.g. periodic examinations, screenings, flu immunizations).
• Responds in a timely manner to inquiries and emergency calls with prompt referral to medical staff.
• Coordinates the daily schedules of clinical staff, meetings and other activities.
• Creates, registers and maintains medical records for associates.  Scans documents into the EMR as per policy.
• Copies medical records (upon associate’s request) with appropriate consent/authorization form as per policy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Maintain confidentiality of medical information and patient records
• Maintain all work areas in clean and orderly condition.
• Wash and sterilize a variety of medical supplies, instruments and equipment. 
• Order medical supplies on ARIBA P2P.
• Perform Ergonomic evaluations if requested and document the findings as per office policy.
• Assists with implementation of health promotion activities.