Medical Assistant, Orthopedic ClinicReq #:0000206121 Category:Medical Assistant Status:Full-Time Shift:Day Facility:Jersey City Medical Center Department:Clinic-Orthopedic Salary:$20.52 - $25.94 per hour Location: Jersey City Medical Center, 355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302 Job Title:Medical Assistant Location:Jersey City Medical Center Department Name:Clinic-Orthopedic Req #:0000206121 Status:Hourly Shift:Day Salary Range: $20.52 - $25.94, Hourly Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly range for this position if hired to work, The Compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience, Job Overview: Position is located at our JCMC outpatient Orthopedic Clinic. Facilitates movement of patients and family through the Clinic. Prepares patients and patient records for exam. Management and documentation of patient medical records. Assists the clinical staff when necessary. Qualifications: Required: + High School diploma or equivalent required + BLS Healthcare License Current + Successful completion of all Orientation Program Certifications and Licenses Required: + Certification as a Medical Assistant from a recognized medical assistant training center Essential Functions: + They ensure all open lines of communication between patients, staff and physicians with demonstrated professionalism, efficiency and confidentiality + Answers telephone in a professional and efficient manner. Directs all clinical calls to a nurse or physician. Documents phone messages accurately with the correct time and date, person calling and reason for the call. + Assists as needed with Patient charts are pulled a day in advance of appointments and updated with forms as necessary. Current dictations and test results are inserted into the charts. + Assists in the consenting and processing of research patients. + Assists with Daily preparation of patient charts for physician consultation and exam in accordance with Center policies. + File patient charts in file room by the end of each day. Secure all charts in locked areas at the end of the day. + Maintains sensitivity, privacy and confidentiality when interacting with all patients and their family members. + Monitoring and stocking of exam room for physician exam. + Participates in and completes all mandatory and unit based competency performance evaluations as required by the department and the institution. + Patient charts are obtained for purposes of return phone calls by MD and prescription refills. Messages are appropriately attached to the patient chart for MD/RN review. + Performs all other related duties as requested by the physician, nurse and/or Practice Manager. + Preparation of exam room for physician exam. + Preparation of patient for physician exam. This includes escort of patient into room and obtaining vital signs per MD routine. + Responsible to secure desk coverage when duties require absence from patient area. + Upon receipt of diagnostic results, pulls charts and presents. Scheduling Requirements: + Full Time + Monday to Friday + 8:00 am - 4:00 pm + 40 hours / weekly Benefits and Perks: At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health. + Paid Time Off (PTO) + Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance + Dental and Vision Insurance + Retirement Plans + Short & Long Term Disability + Life & Accidental Death Insurance + Tuition Reimbursement + Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Wellness Programs + Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) + Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer