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Job Summary:
This position is responsible for administrative and clinical duties delegated by the medical and nursing staff. The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting physician with patient care. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, routine clinical and administrative duties as needed to meet the needs of the practice to which it is assigned. The duties of the Medical Assistant vary from office to office based on size and specialty of the practice.
Department:Radiology
Location: Fair lawn, NJ
Status:Per Diem
Shift:Days
Hours:8
- Minimum of two years of clinical experience in a medical office.
- Knowledge of medical practice and care to assist in giving patient care.
- Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
- Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
- Knowledge of safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
- Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications as directed.
- Skill in taking vital signs.
- Skill in maintaining medical records and recording test results.
- Knowledge of computer systems and applications.
- Knowledge of health care administration principles.
- Skill in gathering, analyzing and interpreting information.
- Skill in written and verbal communication.
- Ability to exercise initiative, problem-solving, and decision-making.
- Ability to apply policies and principles to solve everyday problems and deal with a variety of situations.
- Ability to work effectively with patients, staff, and the public.
- Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions.
- Ability to establish priorities and coordinate work activities.
- Education Requirements:
- High School Graduate or equivalent or a minimum of 5 years full-time experience in a related field at a healthcare setting.
- Graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants.
- License/Certification/Registry:
- Current CPR Certification.
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