Medical Assistant
Overview Our team members are the heart of what makes us betterAt Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeedWith a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team membersHere, competitive benefits are just the beginningIt's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our communityTogether, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive changeThe Medical Assistant is responsible for ensuring that they assist physicians with all patient careResponsibilities A day in the life of a Medical Assistant at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
Measuring and recording vital signs Recording patient interview, history and chief complaintProviding patient education with regards to office policies, medications, management of diseased, home treatments and special dietsAssisting the physician with exams and minor office surgeryPreparing patients for examinations and performing routine screening testsChange dressings, applying bandages, removing sutures and other first aid proceduresUsing CPR skills when requiredMaintaining supplies, equipment, stocking, and sterilization of instruments Practice OSHA safety standardsPerforming accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all timesMay triage patient phone calls/review prescriptions with patient as directed by physician Perform other duties as assigned which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances Perform Phlebotomy Other duties and/or projects as assignedAdheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behaviorLifts a minimum of 5 lbs.
, pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbsand stands a minimum of 1 hour a dayQualifications Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programsExcellent communication skills Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with varying populations Ability to work in a fast paced environment Knowledge of computerized processes and data entry procedures Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
Minimum 2-3 years experience as a Medical Assistant preferred Licenses and Certifications Required:
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP CertificationLicenses and Certifications Preferred:
Certified Phlebotomy Technician If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! Our Network Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.
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Measuring and recording vital signs Recording patient interview, history and chief complaintProviding patient education with regards to office policies, medications, management of diseased, home treatments and special dietsAssisting the physician with exams and minor office surgeryPreparing patients for examinations and performing routine screening testsChange dressings, applying bandages, removing sutures and other first aid proceduresUsing CPR skills when requiredMaintaining supplies, equipment, stocking, and sterilization of instruments Practice OSHA safety standardsPerforming accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all timesMay triage patient phone calls/review prescriptions with patient as directed by physician Perform other duties as assigned which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances Perform Phlebotomy Other duties and/or projects as assignedAdheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behaviorLifts a minimum of 5 lbs.
, pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbsand stands a minimum of 1 hour a dayQualifications Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programsExcellent communication skills Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with varying populations Ability to work in a fast paced environment Knowledge of computerized processes and data entry procedures Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
Minimum 2-3 years experience as a Medical Assistant preferred Licenses and Certifications Required:
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP CertificationLicenses and Certifications Preferred:
Certified Phlebotomy Technician If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! Our Network Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.
Recommended Skills Cpr Certified Phlebotomy Technician Communication Courtesy Data Entry Ethics Apply to this job.
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