Certified Medical Assistant, Family Medicine (Mount Laurel)

SUMMARY: Performs medical, clerical, and reception duties for the Department of Family Medicine. Provides medical assistance to physicians in the examination and treatment of patients.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Scans into EMR all appropriate patient-related correspondence and information.
• Stocks exam rooms and keeps exam rooms neat and orderly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains and cleans office medical equipment, as required.
• Maintains office and medical supply inventory.
• Assists physician with patient care.
• Communicates with the Department’s various staff and offices.
• Prepares patient charts for next day visits.
• Completes HMO referrals (paper and/or electronic).
• Understands and adheres to Rowan’s compliance standards as they appear in Rowan’s Corporate Compliance, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest policies.
• Processes new patient charts in EMR system.
• Batches patient visits activity and prepares money for deposit.
• Performs light typing, as needed.
• Draws up medications for injections given by physician.
• Maintains and refers to capitation lists for various insurers.
• Handles patient calls and relays to physician through the EMR system.
• Checks patients in through IDX system; verifies demographics and insurance information and makes any corrections or additions; copies patient’s insurance card; collects appropriate copays; retrieves referrals for appropriate visits.
• Prepares patients for visits, including taking history, chief complaint, weight, blood pressure, and pulse. Documents in EMR system.
• Maintains stock of sample medications.
• Maintains medical waste logs and keeps abreast of current regulations.
• Opens and closes offices.
• Prepares exam room for patient visits.
• Verifies patient insurance benefits and precertification (if needed) for services to be provided.
• Maintains a professional and orderly office appearance.
• Handles incoming and outgoing mail.
• Schedules patient appointments for office visits through IDX system.
• Orders injectables and vaccines.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Certification from an accredited medical assistant program is required. Knowledge of computers is required. At least one year of related experience in a medical office setting is preferred. A working knowledge of medical terminology in Family Medicine is preferred. Must be able to work any evening required. Must have experience in electronic medical records. The ability to work independently, excellent communication skills, organizational skills, and flexibility is required.

SALARY: Minimum is $19.10/hour, Probationary Rate. After completion of a six month probationary period, employee's pay will increase to the "Job Rate". Depending on experience, candidate may be hired at the "Job Rate" to start.

Comprehensive State health and dental benefits, state pension, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).

NOTE: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.