Certified Medical Assistant

Astera Cancer Care; Denville (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Astera Cancer Care in Denville, NJ seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support the Urology office with patient care, documentation, and clinical tasks. You will work under physicians, take vitals, assist with exams, manage EMR, and coordinate patient flow across locations as needed.

This role requires a Medical Assistant Certification and proven experience; travel to other offices is expected. Competitive pay ranges from $21 to $30 per hour with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification required
• Proven working experience as a medical assistant
• Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Willing to travel to other locations as needed

Responsibilities

• Taking and recording vital signs and EKGs.
• Preparing patients for examinations.
• Obtain and update patient medication lists and give injections.
• Authorizing prescription refills as directed by physicians.
• EMR, rooming patients, clerical work, if needed.

Skills

Medical Assistant Certification

Clinical support experience

Vital signs and EKGs

EMR proficiency

Time management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Willingness to travel

Job description

Why Join Us?

For us, what matters most is excellence. We are caring professionals, people who live, work and dedicate themselves to the communities within New Jersey and Pennsylvania. As such, we strive to provide a sanctuary of excellence, precision, thoroughness and genuine compassion. We also take a whole-person approach to patient care and treatment, tailoring all that we do around their unique needs. And we do all we can for patients, going the extra mile to see that they’re supported, informed and getting the one-on-one care and service they deserve.

Job Description

As a Certified Medical Assistant you will be responsible for providing clinical support to ensure the efficient operation of our Urology office in Denville. You will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management and communicate with accuracy, quality and timeliness. Travel to other offices as needed (Dover/Newton).

Duties include:

Taking and recording vital signs and EKGs. Preparing patients for examinations. Obtain and update patient medication lists and give injections. Authorizing prescription refills as directed by physicians. EMR, rooming patients, clerical work, if needed.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant Certification required
• Proven working experience as a medical assistant
• Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Willing to travel to other locations as needed

Pay Range: $21/hr - $30/hr

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated pay range for this position. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Benefits

• We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package and paid time off.
• The health benefits include immediate eligibility for medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA, FSA and other ancillary benefits.
• We also offer a 401(k) plan with company contribution, profit sharing, tuition assistance and employee referral bonus.