Certified Medical Assistant

Astera; Monroe Township (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company contribution

Tuition assistance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Astera in Monroe, NJ is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinical operations at the Monroe location and assist doctors and patients with care management. The role requires travel to other locations as needed and EMR duties alongside clerical tasks.

The ideal candidate will have a Medical Assistant Certification, proven experience, and strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification required.
• Proven working experience as a medical assistant.
• Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures.
• Excellent time management 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

• Provide clinical support to ensure efficient operation at Monroe location.
• Support doctors and patients with patient care management and accurate communication.
• Travel to other locations as needed.
• Assist with EMR entry, rooming patients and clerical tasks as needed.

Skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Willing to travel

Medical office software

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

Medical office management software

EMR systems

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 Monroe location. You will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management and communicate with accuracy, quality and timeliness. Will travel to other locations as needed.

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.

We areproud 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.