Astera Cancer Care

Multispecialty oncology and radiation therapy provider

Certified Medical Assistant - Urology

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMorristown, NJ, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED and a medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution or a college course in medical assisting are required.
Current documentation of national certification as a registered medical assistant through the American Medical Technologists, or as a certified assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants, National Association for Health Professionals, American Medical Certification Association, National Center for Competency Testing, or National Healthcareer Association is required.
Basic Life Support affiliated with the American Heart Association is required.
Knowledge of the health care field and medical office protocols and procedures is required.
Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families is required.
Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures is required.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians with patient care and perform clerical duties, providing information that helps patients use and benefit from clinical services.
Check schedules, organize patient flow, accompany patients to exam or procedure rooms, and assist patients with walking transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and exam preparation as needed.
Collect patient medical histories and vital signs, and perform screenings according to provider guidelines.
Assist physicians and nurses with procedures; chart, relay instructions to patients and families, answer calls, and provide pertinent information.
Send and receive patient medical records, obtain laboratory and x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
Complete forms and requisitions as needed.
Schedule appointments, verify insurance coverage, and manage and update charts to ensure information is complete and appropriately filed.
Participate in triage activities as required.
Assist with minor surgeries, including surgical tray setup and post-surgical care.
Perform laboratory procedures in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines, quality-control methods, and the medical assistant scope of practice; conduct Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments-waived testing, capillary punctures, and venipunctures; perform electrocardiography, including mounting; and provide emergency triage and first aid.
Provide medical assistant coverage to other departments when necessary.
Perform other assigned duties.

Why Join Us?

For us, what matters most is excellence. We are caring professionals, people who live, work and dedicate themselves to the communities within New Jersey and Pennsylvania. As such, we strive to provide a sanctuary of excellence, precision, thoroughness and genuine compassion. We also take a whole-person approach to patient care and treatment, tailoring all that we do around their unique needs. And we do all we can for patients, going the extra mile to see that they’re supported, informed and getting the one-on-one care and service they deserve.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for our Urology pediatrics practice in the Morristown area.

Summary of Duties:

A nonexempt position involved in both the clinical and administrative areas including assisting physicians with patient care and also handling clerical duties. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from clinical services.

Essential Functions:

1. Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow and accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.

2. Collecting patient medical history and vitals; performing screenings per provider guidelines.

3. Assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures; charting, relaying instructions to patients/families, answering calls and providing pertinent information.

4. Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned that may include sending/receiving patient medical records, obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes and referral information.

5. Completing forms/requisitions as needed.

6. Scheduling appointments, verifying insurance coverage, managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately.

7. Participate in triage activities as required.

8. Minor surgery assists including surgical tray set-up/post surgical care.

9. Laboratory procedures including OSHA guideline; quality control methods; CLIA-waived testing; capillary punctures and venipunctures; electrocardiography including mounting, emergency triage and first aid.

10. Provide MA coverage to other departments when necessary.

11. Must adhere to the MA scope of practice in the laboratory.

12. Other duties may be assigned.

Skills/Experience:

1. Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures.

2. Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families.

3. Skill intact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.

4. Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.

5. Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.

6. Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others.

Education/Requirements:

1. High school diploma or GED, medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution or a college course in medical assisting required.

2. Current documentation of a national certification for the registered medical assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) or certified assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), and National Healthcareer Association (NHA) required.

3. BLS affiliated with American Heart Association required

Pay Range: $21/hr - $25/hr

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated pay range for this position. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package and paid time off. The health benefits include immediate eligibility for medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA, FSA and other ancillary benefits. We also offer a 401(k) plan with company contribution, profit sharing, tuition assistance and employee referral bonus.

About the Company

Astera Cancer Care

Multispecialty oncology and radiation therapy provider

Astera Cancer Care (ACC) is a multispecialty medical practice that treats cancer and blood disorders. It brings together medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and breast surgeons who work across 14 locations in New Jersey and one in Pennsylvania. ACC offers standard and advanced cancer therapies, including chemotherapy, biologic therapy, immunotherapy, and radiopharmaceuticals, and provides a wide range of radiation treatments such as proton therapy, prostate brachytherapy, and radiosurgery. The group also runs a clinical trials program, including one of the few community-based CAR-T cell trial programs in the United States. In addition to treatment, ACC leads in value-based oncology care and develops alternative payment models to reduce costs and improve outcomes for patients.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Not listed
Founded: 2021

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