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Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization.  As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed minimum pay reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Minimum Pay:

$19.32

Position Overview

  • Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary.
  • Cleans exam rooms, obtains lab specimens. Assists the physicians and other staff as needed. Selects appropriate equipment prior to collection to streamline process. Verifies specimen orders per department policy
  • Prepares exam rooms for patient encounters and assists LIP as requested. Maintains appropriate levels of supplies and all relevant forms for any testing performed and maintains statistics as assigned
  • Performs thoroughly all clerical duties as needed, including but not limited to patient registration, answering phones, scheduling appointments, initiating, maintaining and filing medical records and timely distribution of reports.
  • Performs electrocardiograms and other relevant tests including point of care testing following established policies and procedures and universal precautions. Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.
  • Documents medical information in electronic medical records including medication and refill information and patient call documentation, keeps rooms stocked and organized. Organizes paperwork and filing.
  • Coordinates with front office personnel and ancillary staff in professional and positive manner in adherence of policies and procedures in support of patient service. Assists in front office functions as assigned including but not limited to: Checkout/in duties with claim creation and assuring complete process of discharge paperwork, referrals, patient education, appointments, insurance eligibility etc.
  • Performs other selected clinical and clerical duties that assist in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management within any CH office location under the direction of a provider and manager in accordance with the objectives and policies of Capital Health (CH) and respective state laws governing such action and activities.
  • Cross-trained to perform Patient Reception Rep job duties as needed.
  • New Jersey Prescription Monitoring Program (NJPMP)- uploads a notarized "request for access" form and a copy of their State-accepted Certified Medical Assistant certificate; performs NJPMP monitoring under the direction of the LIP (Licensed Independent Practitioner).
  • Performs injections, subcutaneous or intramuscular; performs duties in accordance with Capital Health policies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned. Incumbents working in Primary Care or Specialty Care offices may be assigned to other Capital Health Medical Group Practices as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate of a post-secondary medical assisting education program accredited by the National Healthcare Association (NHA), or its successor, The Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association (CAHEA), or its successor; Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), or its successor; or any accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The educational program shall include, at a minimum, 330 clock hours of instruction and shall encompass training in the administration of intramuscular and subcutaneous injections and instruction and demonstration in: pertinent anatomy and physiology appropriate to injection procedures; choice of equipment; proper technique, including sterile technique; hazards and complications; and emergency procedures. Must maintain current certification from the Certifying Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), the National Certification Medical Association (NCMA), or registration from the American Medical Technologists (AMT), or any other recognized certifying body approved by the board.
  • Experience: No minimum experience required.
  • Other Credentials: AHA BLS. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period
  • Knowledge and Skills: Excellent problem solving skills, Knowledge of insurance specifications and medical terminology. Excellent phone etiquette and ability to communicate effectively,
  • Special Training: Knowledge of medical terminology, basic computer and data entry skills; and medical record management.
  • Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Willing to take delegation from RNs/LPNs. Ability to exhibit cooperation, flexibility, and provide assistance when interfacing with patients, physician and staff, Ability to multi-task, Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations, Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions, Consistency and timeliness in attendance.
  • Usual Work Day: 8 Hours  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Frequent physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Reaching forward , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities
  • Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Taste or Smell
  • Continuous physical demands include: Carry objects , Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Talk or Hear
  • Lifting Floor to Waist 40 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 40 lbs.
  • Sensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
  • Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Dust/Particulate Matter
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Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical.  Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.

"Company will never ask candidates for social security numbers or date of birth during application phase. If you are asked for this information online, you may be a target for identity theft."

For benefit eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, we provide a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, robust PTO plan, overtime to eligible roles, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

The pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity.  Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare.  Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.

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