Medical Assistant Non Certified in Raritan, New Jersey at Hunterdon Health Care System

Position Summary

Responsible for assisting physicians, nurses and office supervisor with clinical duties. Cross training as needed per practice

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Initial Intake

2. Patient Room Preparation, Before and After Care

3. Patient Order

4. Point of Care

5. Patient Safety

6. Attend Staff Meetings

Work Contact Group (Internal/External)

Patients and family members; HMC staff, other healthcare professionals

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

None

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

Must have CPR certification or obtain within 6 months

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

Customer Service skills required, computer skills, detail oriented and multi-tasking skills

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Work Environment Factors and Hazards:

● Indoor Work Environment - 2/3 and more

● Outdoor Work Environment - Not Applicable

● Use of personal or HHS vehicle - Not Applicable

● Working in Confined Spaces - Not Applicable

● Extensive Travel - Not Applicable

● Loud Noises - Not Applicable

● Body Fluids - 1/3 to 2/3

● Infectious Diseases - 1/3 to 2/3

● Pharmaceutical/Drugs - Not Applicable

● Radiation - Not Applicable

● Chemicals - Up to 1/3

● Dust or Airborne Particles - Not Applicable

● Gas/Fumes - Not Applicable

● Machinery - Not Applicable

● Vibration - Not Applicable

● Electricity/High Voltage - Not Applicable

● Direct Patient Care Contact (Hands on, face to face patient contact) - 2/3 and more

● Indirect Patient Care Contact (Enters patient room, no patient contact) - 1/3 to 2/3

Physical Requirements (Activities Which Routinely Apply):

● Talk - 2/3 and more

● Hear/Listen - 2/3 and more

● Stand - 2/3 and more

● Sit - 2/3 and more

● Walk - 2/3 and more

● Bend - Up to 1/3

● Climb - Up to 1/3

● Stoop/Kneel/Crawl/Squat/Crouch - Up to 1/3

● Reach Above Shoulder Level - Up to 1/3

● Smell - Not Applicable

● Taste - Not Applicable

● Lift - Up to 50 lbs

● Carry - Up to 50 lbs

● Manipulate Foot Controls or Pedals - Not Applicable

Position Requires Use of Hands For:

● Typing/Keyboard/Mouse - 3-5 hours

● Writing - 1-3 Hours

● Repetitive Movement - Zero

● Fine Manipulation - 1-3 Hours

● Simple Grasping - 1-3 Hours

● Firm Grasping - 1-3 Hours

● Twisting/Turning - Zero

● Pushing/Pulling - Zero

● Feeling/Handle - Zero

● Driving - Zero

Visual Abilities

● Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) - Up to 1/3

● Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) - 1/3 to 2/3

● Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) - 2/3 and more

● Peripheral Vision (ability of observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point) - Up to 1/3

● Depth Perception (three dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships) - Up to 1/3

● Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus) - 2/3 and more

Hearing Abilities - Hear/Listen

● Ability to hear alarms on equipment - 1/3 to 2/3

● Ability to hear client calls - 2/3 and more

● Ability to hear instructions from Physician/Co-Workers - 2/3 and more

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).