NY
Medical Assistant
full-time•Paramus
About this role
Overview
Who we are
Our award-winning Bariatric Practice is based on providing exemplary customer service, while assisting patients to achieve their weight loss goals. With the support of our employees and our team of skilled bariatric surgeons, we use innovative systems to successfully get our patients on the path to improved health. We serve patients in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
How you’ll serve our patients
Every day is an opportunity to grow and provide better outcomes at every level. Whether your interests lie as medical staff, administrative, facilities or marketing, every individual plays an important part in our success and the success of our patients. We are a fast-paced growing practice that is always looking for new talent and great employees to enhance our team.
You will serve patients daily in a multitude of ways:
What is in it for you
Medical Insurance, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401k & 4% Match, Employer Paid Life and AD&D insurance, Paid Time Off and Sick Time, 7 Holidays, Career Growth & Development. Compensation is $24.00 per hour based on experience.
Responsibilities
- Supports management and leadership
- Handle all administrative duties in a timely manner
- EMR (Electronic Medical Record) data entry
- Obtaining vital signs on each patient
- Assist physician with gathering patient history
- Ensures patients are prepared for their planned procedures including proper education, follow-up plans and post procedure instructions
- Draft preliminary reports and letters for the physician through the EMR system
- Present reports and letters to physician for revision and final approval
- Greet patients and escort them to the exam rooms
- Fit and measure patients for compression stockings
- Take before and after pictures of patients
- Assist with the preparation of medications and filling syringes, as permitted by state law
- Ensure that rooms are stocked accordingly
- Assist the Ultrasound Tech with the ordering of all medical supplies
- Clean and prepare rooms
- Assist with room and tray set up for patient procedures
- Prepare and maintain charts for new and existing patients. Verify that all information is correct and up to date
- General administrative duties as directed by Office Manager
- Confirm insurance benefits as noted on patient chart
- Demonstrating knowledge of scheduling
- Strong organization with attention to detail
- Analytical problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Medical Assistant Certification (CMA) preferred
- Previous experience in healthcare administration or other related fields
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
What you'll do
- The Medical Assistant will support management and handle administrative duties, including EMR data entry and patient preparation for procedures. They will also assist physicians and ensure that exam rooms are properly maintained.
About New You Bariatric Group
New York Bariatric Group is the largest private bariatric practice in the country with locations throughout New York, Connecticut and New Jersey. We have been instrumental in achieving Center of Excellence status for multiple hospitals and have the most surgical experience in New York state. Our unique and personalized approach assures patient compliance and high success rates. We provide surgical options such as laparoscopic and single Incision banding, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, revision surgery, and the duodenal switch. We also offer non-surgical options such as the gastric balloon and medically supervised weight loss. Our surgeons represent New York’s elite institution for the treatment of morbid obesity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Medical Assistant do at New You Bariatric Group?
As a Medical Assistant at New You Bariatric Group, you will: the Medical Assistant will support management and handle administrative duties, including EMR data entry and patient preparation for procedures. They will also assist physicians and ensure that exam rooms are properly maintained..
Is the Medical Assistant position at New You Bariatric Group remote?
The Medical Assistant position at New You Bariatric Group is based in Paramus, New Jersey, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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