Summit Health · 1 month ago
Medical Assistant - Internal / Family Medicine
Livingston, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$22.02/hr - $27.07/hr
0+ years expSummit Health is a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care. The Medical Assistant (MA) will assist physicians, PAs, or NPs with clerical duties, patient flow, patient care, and procedures.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Prepares the examination room. Escorts patient into the room. Cleans examination room when exam is complete
Maintains efficient patient flow
Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit
Communicates & provides care consistent with age, cultural, spiritual and developmental needs of the patient
Answers the telephone in an appropriate manner. Directs calls and/or takes accurate messages
Schedules appointments accurately and appropriately according to departmental guidelines
Consistently and accurately stocks examination rooms with all necessary supplies
Assists in ordering and maintaining of all supplies as assigned
Reconciles encounters daily and accurately, according to policy guidelines
Effectively communicates problems, concerns or issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager appropriately and promptly
Understands and performs within scope of practice
Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required. Documents appropriately in EHR
Reviews and updates medication list and accurately documents known allergies in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Demonstrates an understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures
Accurately documents allergies in EHR
Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR
Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR
Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste
Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment, troubleshoots and reports malfunctions promptly
Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital
Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules
All other duties as assigned
Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned
Provide scribing services
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Graduated from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program
0-1 year related work experience
Basic Life Support (BLS) or within 30 days of hire
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing
Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner
Basic proficiency in computer use
Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed
Preferred
2-4 years related work experience
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Life
Disability
Vision
FSA coverages
401k savings plan
Company
Summit Health
Summit Health helps patients with all of their primary care and specialty care needs.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (1)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jennifer Marchitto, AuD
Chief Operating Officer
Christine Masterson
Chief Medical Officer New York South Region
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