Medical Assistant

at  Catholic Charities Diocese of Paterson

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma
• Medical Assistant certification from and accredited education institution preferred or one-year experience in the field is required
• Good interpersonal skills are essential and able to work independently.
  General Summary: Medical Assistant job is to help clients by providing information, services, and assistance. Other duties include securing medical records; maintaining medical supplies inventory; performing preventive maintenance to keep equipment operating.

POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Taking medical histories
• Obtain blood pressure, height, weight, temperature and glucose monitoring
• Complete Covid Testing via nasopharyngeal and nasal swabs on staff and clients
• Maintain inventory of stock office supplies
• Assist nursing staff with chart audit reviews
• Verifying insurance and assisting with prior authorizations
• Assist with EMR transition, filing and uploading of client records
• Preparing clients for examination and assisting physicians during exams
• Collecting laboratory specimens and completing EKG’s
• Assist in observing clients consume medication during sick call times
• Keep supplies ready by inventory stock
• Secure patient information and maintain confidentiality
• Provide direct supervision and support to clients on the unit when needed
• Maintain high visibility in client areas to provide structure and supervision
• Assist in maintaining safety and cleanliness of the facility
• Introduce self to all new clients on their first day on the unit and inform them of your role on the unit
• Have thorough knowledge of the clients’ handbook
• Be knowledgeable and able to perform new client admission process
• Maintain CPR and First Aid Certification active
• Assist with answering telephones in a professional manner
• Updated and filing clients medical records
• Scheduling Appointments and follow ups
• Call or fax prescriptions to the pharmacy
• Maintain temperature log of medication room refrigerators

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Workweek will consist of scheduled shifts by your supervisor (shifts are 8 hours) work per day including one hour for lunch or 30 minutes for lunch and two 15 minute breaks. Follow Straight & Narrow policy.
• Punch in/out on the employee hand recognition time clock and ensure that all staff on unit follows this procedure.
• Notify supervisor, prior to shift if unable to work due to sickness or personal emergency.
• Submit Employee Absence Report to supervisor on day of return to work after taking one or more sick day(s) via Paylocity
• Schedule Personal Time Off (PTO) in advance, at least 30 days via Paylocity
• Know and enforce Straight & Narrow’s Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure Policy and Procedure for Critical Incident Reporting is followed when indicated.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing scenarios and situations on the fly
• Being a team player that works fluidly with patients, families and interdisciplinary healthcare teams every step of the way
• Customer service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience, and helpfulness.
• Must possess a caring and compassionate attitude with those whom may be struggling with recovery
• Participate in discharge planning and preparation (of clients) in conjunction with counseling/clinical staff.
• Increase knowledge of treatment and client issues by attending and participating in staff development in-service sessions
• Complete all Straight & Narrow’s annually required trainings for staff.
• Attend in-service and other trainings, staff meetings and supervision as scheduled.
• Attend all meetings of CQI subcommittees of which you are a member and actively participate.
• Take responsibility for keeping Personnel file updated with regard to filing any new degrees or certificates, getting immunizations/medical test as required and keeping any licenses and/or certificates current.
• Perform other tasks as necessary or as assigned by a member of Straight & Narrow’s Administration.
• Review Company E-mail frequently during your shift