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Penn Medicine Medical Assistant Certified - Penn Medicine Princeton Primary Care Hightstown in W Windsor, New Jersey
Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
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Job : Certified Medical Assistant
Hours :
Location : 186 Princeton Hightstown Road Building 3A, Suite 101, West Windsor, NJ
Department : Penn Medicine Princeton Primary Care Hightstown
$1,000 sign-on bonus! *for external candidates only
In a small medical practice comprising three healthcare providers, three medical assistants (Mas), and one receptionist, the organizational structure is designed to ensure efficient patient care and streamlined administrative operations. To enhance efficiency and patient satisfaction, the practice is seeking to add an additional receptionist.
Summary :
- Assists physicians, residents nurse practitioners and nurses in providing clinic services for patients vital signs, point of care testing, providing assistance to providers with procedures when needed, collecting specimens and documentation of results.
Responsibilities :
Assists physicians, nurse practitioners and nurses during clinic hours in the delivery of care with obstetric or gynecologic patients
Gathers basic patient information and performs and documents the blood pressure, height, and weight of patients
Performs screening tests and immunizations as directed by a physician or nurse
Provides assistance to providers when performing procedures as needed
Assists nurses in processing of documents and files including all data entry and clerical duties
Works effectively and collaboratively with other staff to provide high-level customer service
Engages in effective communications with all staff to ensure smooth operations, effective problem solving, and enhanced team interactions
Supports customer service and performance improvement goals of the department; collaborates with other caregivers/staff, within and outside the Department, to develop means of enhancing patient care and service
Maintains standards of confidentiality
Participates in unit compliance as related to established standards
Accountable for improving patient care through adherence to all patient safety and quality standards, regulations, and best practices.
Accountable for improving patient care through adherence to all patient safety and quality standards, regulations, and best practices.
Credentials :
MA-AAMA or MA-AMT or MA-NCCT or MA-NHA (Required)
Medical Assistant Certification required.
Driver's License (Required)
Valid New Jersey driver’s license required.
Education or Equivalent Experience:
Required:
- H.S. Diploma/GED
Preferred:
A minimum of 2-3 year’s experience in a healthcare setting in a similar position
Doctors office experience preferred, and electronic medical records
Experience working in women's health
Why Choose Penn Medicine?
Endless opportunities for career growth
Penn Medicine believes in its' people - the organization can only be successful with our valued employees
Eligible for Medical/Dental/Prescription/Life Insurance on the 1st of the month following your hire date
Prepaid Tuition Assistance
Access to over 1300 courses to provide professional and personal growth
Access to Penn Medicine's Wellfocused program to support emotional and physical wellness
Access to hundreds of employee discounts
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
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We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
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