Responsibilities
The Lead Ambulatory Care Technician Certified position is a team member who facilitates patient care activities to ensure continuity of care and adherence to the patient treatment plan. Under the direction and oversight of the Clinic Nurse Manager and the Clinical Care Coordinator of Medicine, the Lead ACT will ensure that patient and clinic flow have optimal operations. The Lead ACT supports all Academic Internal Medicine Clinic (AIMC) team members by providing coaching and serving as a resource when needed.
Qualifications
Graduation from of a post-secondary medical assisting education program accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAAHEP) as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education required or applicants may be licensed in the State of New Jersey in another classification, such as LPN, permitted by regulations to give intramuscular and subcutaneous injections or a third-year nursing student. Must have attained a satisfactory level of comprehension and experience in the administration of intramuscular and subcutaneous techniques. Must complete and pass annual review of medication administration, including classroom curriculum, hands on participation and successful passing (80 or higher) of post-test. At least one (1) year of related experience in a medical office setting required. Must be computer proficient. Bilingual (Spanish, Portuguese, or French) preferred. Experience in an Ambulatory Care service/outpatient care setting preferred. Candidate to be knowledgeable in Managed Care and Health Insurance in the State of New Jersey a plus.
Credential required: Current certification from the Certifying Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), National Healthcare Association (NHA), American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), National Certification Medical association (NCMA) or registration from the American Medical Technologists (AMT); CPR.
The Lead Ambulatory Care Technician Certified position is a team member who facilitates patient care activities to ensure continuity of care and adherence to the patient treatment plan. Under the direction and oversight of the Clinic Nurse Manager and the Clinical Care Coordinator of Medicine, the Lead ACT will ensure that patient and clinic flow have optimal operations. The Lead ACT supports all Academic Internal Medicine Clinic (AIMC) team members by providing coaching and serving as a resource when needed.
Qualifications
Graduation from of a post-secondary medical assisting education program accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAAHEP) as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education required or applicants may be licensed in the State of New Jersey in another classification, such as LPN, permitted by regulations to give intramuscular and subcutaneous injections or a third-year nursing student. Must have attained a satisfactory level of comprehension and experience in the administration of intramuscular and subcutaneous techniques. Must complete and pass annual review of medication administration, including classroom curriculum, hands on participation and successful passing (80 or higher) of post-test. At least one (1) year of related experience in a medical office setting required. Must be computer proficient. Bilingual (Spanish, Portuguese, or French) preferred. Experience in an Ambulatory Care service/outpatient care setting preferred. Candidate to be knowledgeable in Managed Care and Health Insurance in the State of New Jersey a plus.
Credential required: Current certification from the Certifying Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), National Healthcare Association (NHA), American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), National Certification Medical association (NCMA) or registration from the American Medical Technologists (AMT); CPR.