Posted 1mo ago

Medical Assistant

@ New York Sports & Joints Orthopaedic Specialists
West Deptford or Harrison Township or Deptford or Mullica Hill or Cherry Hill
$19k-$23k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Room patients, Assist providers, Maintain rooms
Requirements Summary:Medical Assistant with CMA/RMA certification, 1 year experience preferred; proficient with EMR, able to lift up to 50 lbs, and provide direct patient care.
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Job Description

We are seeking a qualified Medical Assistant to directly support our Spine Surgeon. The Medical Assistant will provide support by performing various clinical and administrative tasks. This role involves direct patient care and requires the ability to perform physical tasks, including bending, squatting, lifting, and carrying. Core responsibilities include:

    Room patients by greeting them professionally and ensuring they feel comfortable

    Assist healthcare providers during patient examinations and procedures

    Prepare and maintain examination rooms, ensuring they are clean and stocked with necessary supplies

    Obtain patient histories and vital signs, documenting them accurately in EMR

    Assist patients with mobility and provide support as needed during examinations

    Handle and transport medical equipment and supplies, requiring lifting and carrying of items up to 50 lbs.

    Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs.

    Ability to bend and squat to assist patients and access supplies

    Physical stamina to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks

    Assist healthcare providers with facilitating all orders including physical therapy scripts/labs/drug analysis protocols

    Suture/staple removal

    Casting assistance (training provided)

    Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations

    Provide excellent patient care and ensure a positive experience for all patients

    Other duties as assigned by management

Required Skills & Experience

    High school diploma or equivalent 

    Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, or similar) 

    Medical Assistant experience required (1 year preferred)

    Candidate should be familiar with working with an EMR (Opening up patient charts, scanning and uploading documents, etc.)

    Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions

    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

    Proficient in using electronic health records and basic Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

   Candidate must be able to travel to all South Jersey locations.

Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. As such, individuals are recruited, hired, assigned, and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Please note that we participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.