Certified Medical AssistantReq #:0000163646

Category:Medical Assistant

Status:Full-Time

Shift:Day

Facility:Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Department:Lung Transplant

Location:

Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr, 201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2027

Job Title:Medical Assistant

Location:Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Req#:0000163646

Status:Full-Time

Shift:Day

Department name:Lung Transplant

Job Overview:

The Transplant Assistant for the Lung Transplant Program works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team and is responsible for supporting the clinical and administrative staff by assisting with patient evaluations and care. Assist the transplant coordinators in all phases of transplant: pre-transplant evaluations, transplant, and post-transplant. Performs medical assistant functions in the lung transplant clinic vital signs, follow up appointment testing and procedure tracking/scheduling.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Medical Assistant or Patient Care Tech training with knowledge of medical terminology, registration, coding, experience with customer service and medical office responsibilities required.

Preferred:

• Medical Assistant Certification

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):

• Medical Assistant Certification

• BLS

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

• 8:00 5:00

• Days

• Full-Time

Essential Functions:

• Inputs data as needed or directed and accurately

• Retrieving and recoding labs, assisting with patient

• Performs medical assistant functions in the lung transplant clinic vital signs, follow up appointment testing and procedure tracking/scheduling,

• Retrieving and recoding labs, assisting with patient phone calls and general assistance to transplant coordinators,

• Venipuncture/phlebotomy when necessary

• General office duties,

• Faxing, scanning, answer phones, assist with appointments, reimbursements,

• Order supplies and maintain refrigerator logs and patient logs in compliance with regulations and po

• General office duties,

• Faxing, scanning, answer phones, assist with appointments, reimbursements,

• Order supplies and maintain refrigerator logs and patient logs in compliance with regulations and policy and procedures

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Retirement Plans

• Short & Long Term Disability

• Life & Accidental Death Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Wellness Programs

• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer