Cardiac CMA: Patient Care & Pre-Surgical Coordination

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinical care under supervision. Responsibilities include room setup, assisting physicians, taking vital signs, and handling basic lab work, phlebotomy, and pre-auth tasks.

Strong communication and data-entry skills are essential for efficient front-desk operations and patient follow-up. Requirements include a High School diploma or GED and completion of an accredited medical assistant program, with CPT/EKG and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program preferred.
• Excellent communication and patient interaction skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam and treatment rooms, assist during visits as directed.
• Take vital signs and document in medical records.
• Perform EKG, phlebotomy, and basic lab testing as indicated.
• Assist with patient calls, pre-authorization and front desk tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate office records.

Skills

Excellent communication

Fast-paced work

Data entry / software literacy

Populations awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

AC Medical Assistant program

Tools

Medical office software

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinical care under supervision. Responsibilities include room setup, assisting physicians, taking vital signs, and handling basic lab work, phlebotomy, and pre-auth tasks.

Strong communication and data-entry skills are essential for efficient front-desk operations and patient follow-up. Requirements include a High School diploma or GED and completion of an accredited medical assistant program, with CPT/EKG and