Full-time (35-40hrs) MEDICAL ASSISTANT for Podiatry Office
Seeking a full-time (35-40 hrs/week) Medical Assistant to join our Podiatry office in Avenel, NJ Monday-Friday.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares the examination room. Escorts patient into the room. Cleans & disinfects examination room when exam is complete.
- Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.
- Maintains efficient patient flow.
- Dispense durable medical equipment
- Assist doctor is minor surgeries
- Effectively explain insurance & costs to patients
- Attain authorization and approval for medical procedures and DME
- 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 and lab with all necessary supplies.
- Keep consistent order of stock and inventory.
- Reconciles encounters daily and accurately, according to policy guidelines.
- Follow any and all HIPAA policies and procecdures.
- Effectively communicates problems, concerns or issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager appropriately and promptly.
- Employs appropriate and timely use of office time.
- Assists doctor in procedures, surgeries and other necessary tasks.
- Accurately documents allergies and other pertinent information in patient charts.
Requirements:
- High energy individual with great communication skills.
- Must be able to think on their feet.
- Must have great critical thinking skills.
- High School Graduate /GED recipient or diploma from vocational or technical school. Bachelor's/ Associate Degree preferred.
- 0 -- 1 years of experience.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to be on time and punctual.
- Ability to deal with difficult personalities.
- Ability to be a team player.
- Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing. (Bilingual is a plus)
- Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner.
- Basic proficiency in computer use.
- Knowledge of medical office and terminology preferred.
- Experience with patient care equipment preferred
HOURS:
MONDAY 8:45AM--8:00PM
TUESDAY 12:00PM-6:00PM
WEDNESDAY 12:00PM-8:00PM
THURSDAY 8:45AM-2:30PM
FRIDAY 12:00PM-5:00PM
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour based on experience
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
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