Medical Assistant / Ma Northvale Clinic

Overview
Join our Pascack Valley team as a Day Shift / Full Time / Medical Assistant
Pascack Valley Clinics
HU Med Group--Northvale
Monday - Friday; Occassional Saturday
Full Time
You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500
(Not applicable to applicants who have previously worked for MMC, PVMC or MPV within the last 12 months or current employees)
Why Pascack Valley?
Our People. Our people truly are our greatest strength. They make a massive difference in the amazing care we provide every day. We work closely together to create a positive experience for our patients and each other.
Our Purpose. In a joint venture partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey's largest and most comprehensive and integrated health network, Ardent operates Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center, located in Montclair and Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley, located in Westwood. We will build on your experience and provide meaningful and purposeful career growth for your future. You will have the opportunity every day to make a difference in someone's life and change the course of healthcare.
POSITION SUMMARY:
As a Medical Assistant at Pascack Valley, you are expected to be a competent clinician. You will be responsible for responsible for providing technical and human assistance under the direction of licensed personnel to provide care for a defined group of patients to achieve quality patient outcome.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions

• Under the supervision of the OR Scheduling Coordinator and/or Dir. of Physician Affairs, screen interview, counsel and provide direct patient care.
• Document all clinical observations, findings and services provided in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR).
• Report all abnormal observations and findings to the appropriate medical provider in a timely manner verbally or via Skype.
• Relay pathology results to patients
• Recall process for Endoscopy procedures
• Schedule Endoscopy procedures
• Data entry
• Track pathology results
• Responsible for retrieving appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and radiology reports as requested.
• Assist in transporting paperwork, and other materials between sites when appropriate.
• Review Rx, Results and Office voice mail folders daily and the, Scheduling/ physician pools, daily for tasks, follow-ups as assigned.
• Responsible for monitoring pathology results
• Perform Medical Assistant duties in accordance with the current Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goals.
• Perform Medical Assistant duties when assigned to other clinical areas.
• Communicate with clinical, clerical, and managerial staff to provide continuity of patient care.
• Attend health center and network meetings, as required and assigned.
• Report any unusual occurrences or problems in a timely manner to Unit Coordinator.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Qualifications
Minimum Education

• Associates, High School Diploma, or GED equivalent preferred

Minimum Work Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in ambulatory setting (emergency room, clinic or health center).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish or other language
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant/Medical Technologist school/program and holds a valid Certificate of Completion

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask and adapt to the needs and demands of a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Working experience with electronic medical records (EMR) software.
• Basic skills in a Microsoft environment: MS Outlook, Word and Excel.