Certified Medical Assistant/Certified Nurses Aid

A growing orthopedic practice in Sparta, New Jersey, is looking for a highly motivated part-time certified medical assistant  or nurses aid to work with the physician and assist at the front desk. Computer knowledge a must and orthopedic experience preferred.  Will consider a full-time employee if individual meets all requirements.

Job Purpose:

Helps patients by providing clinical and business office assistance in an orthopedic practice.  Orthopedic experience preferred. Computer knowledge a must.


Duties:

* Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.



* Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes; helping them to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.



* Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.



* Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; administering medications on the premises; authorizing drug refills as directed; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies; drawing blood; preparing patients for x-rays; taking electrocardiograms; removing sutures; changing dressings.



* Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results.



* Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.


* Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.



* Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.



* Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.



* Serves and protects the physician or health care provider practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards.



* Enhances health care practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.



Skills/Qualifications:

Certifications, Clinical Skills, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Hospital Environment, Procedural Skills, Documentation Skills, Verbal Communication, Inventory Control, Planning, Dependability, Medical Teamwork