Job Title: Certified Medical AssistantJob DescriptionResponsibilities: • Escort patients from the waiting room to the exam room and utilize EMR to assign rooms and move patients accordingly. • Take patient history and chief complaints, documenting in EMR. • Maintain a professional attitude and attire; clean and neat uniform, short fingernails, no large jewelry, and no facial piercings for safety and infection control. • Complete patient intake by obtaining medical and surgical history, chief complaint, smoking status, depression screening, allergy information, and social history. Document all data in EMR. • Obtain vitals: temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse oximetry, height, and weight of all patients following protocol. • Instruct and assist patients in removing shoes for accurate weight measurement and inspection of feet, especially for diabetic patients. • OB CMA will inquire about dental needs and assist in scheduling dental appointments. • Wear a wrist-watch with a second hand as part of the uniform to ensure safe and quality patient care and accurate vital signs. • Review pain levels with patients and document all vital signs in the patient’s chart in EMR. • Perform dipstick Urinalysis, pregnancy tests (OB), vision and hearing tests, and head circumference measurements (Pediatrics). Document all findings in the patient’s chart in EMR and collaborate with providers for further follow-up. • Administer vaccines according to policy using two identifiers, provide proper vaccine information sheets to patients, and accurately document information in the EMR. • Maintain an accurate daily temperature log for refrigerator/freezer temperatures to ensure vaccine and medication safety. Update the log monthly, file the log for the previous month, and send a copy by the 5th of each month. • Clean the refrigerator/freezer monthly and maintain an up-to-date refrigerator cleaning log. • Document appropriate and accurate patient data in NJIIS Registry and provide patients/guardians with vaccine side effect education booklets as per NJ State requirements. • Telephone patients as required. • Monitor patient flow and assist in the preparation of exam rooms and patient charts. Work effectively with the care team to deliver safe and quality care. • Assist providers during exams and procedures as requested. • Follow standard precautions when administering patient care and adhere to techniques outlined in OHI Infection Control Policy at all times. • Clean and disinfect exam room tables and equipment after each patient and prepare the room for the next patient. • Call No Show patients within 30 minutes after the missed appointment, assist in re-scheduling, and document accordingly. • Maintain logs for all medical devices as designated in each department. • Request referrals and provide patients with contact, prescription, x-ray, or lab requisitions ensuring the process is complete. • Provide for patient’s privacy, cultural sensitivity, comfort, safety, and hygiene in a non-judgmental way. • Identify all patients using two indicators (name and date of birth) prior to administering care. • Ensure patient care equipment is clean and properly stored. • Maintain inventory of routine medical supplies and order supplies monthly and as needed. • Check supplies for expiration dates as required. • Disinfect and clean all treatment rooms at the end of each shift. • Prepare charts for providers for the following day to include labs, x-rays, ultrasounds, consultations, and hospital reports. Document in EMR all objective and subjective findings for provider(s) review. • Perform venipuncture for routine blood work as needed. Explain the procedure to the patient prior to initiating blood draw. • Seek proper assistance with difficult venipuncture or any concerns or abnormal objective findings. • Assist with the management of inventory and sterilization of all medical equipment for the Ob/gyn department. • Clean instruments for ultrasonic cleaning and sterilization after each use in accordance with established infection control policy. • Coordinate the delivery/receipt of all instruments and equipment sent for sterilization processing as reflected by instrument log and availability of needed instruments and equipment. • Maintain and stock all equipment for all exam rooms and inventory. • Maintain appropriate paperwork for inventory control and review orders received for completeness. • Participate in staff development and educational programs. • Maintain current CPR certification as evidenced by a valid card. • Attend continuing education and collaborative meetings. • Orient and train staff as observed by the nursing supervisor or designee. • Develop and maintain good human relations skills and display a respectful, caring attitude at all times. • Accept constructive criticism and demonstrate positive behavior changes. • Introduce self by name to patient/significant others throughout appointments as evidenced by feedback from patients and as observed. • Report all necessary information and/or unusual occurrences in accordance with established policies and procedures and notify the Practice Site Manager of unusual occurrences as they develop. • Complete incident reports immediately as per policy in all required situations. • Report actions of others that have a negative impact on patient care. • Promote and deliver optimum care to the satisfaction of all patients. • Complete all mandatory in-services and attend all required meetings. • Report to any OHI site as scheduled by the Scheduling Coordinator.Hard SkillsGraduate from an accredited medical assistant/medical technologist programCurrent National Certification as Medical AssistantBasic Life Support for providers through the American Heart AssociationSoft SkillsProfessional attitude and attireGood human relations skillsRespectful and caring attitudeAbility to accept constructive criticismEffective communication skillsJob TypeThis is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 5 Month(s).Work SiteThis is a fully on-site position in Neptune, New Jersey.Work EnvironmentSchedule M-F 8-4:30 Float 2 locations. First day expectations: motivated and engaged, helping with the flow and taking vitals while getting accustomed to the work environment.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. 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