Certified Medical Assistant

Neighborhood Health; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Neighborhood Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to perform direct patient care, EKGs, phlebotomy, and related support services. The CMA will collect information for chart forms and assist patients with form completion as needed.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean examination rooms, documenting patient assessments, and educating patients and families as directed by the Head Nurse. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred for effective communication.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent; CMA certification required.
• Experience with EKGs and phlebotomy in ambulatory or hospital settings.
• Certified Medical Assistant credential required; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and perform EKGs and phlebotomy as needed.
• Record vital signs, collect patient information, and document assessments.
• Support patient education and assist with completing forms.
• Prepare examination rooms and ensure supplies are stocked.
• Adhere to safety, confidentiality, and standard precautions.
• Collaborate with nursing and medical staff to implement care plans.

Skills

Direct patient care

EKG testing

Phlebotomy

Bilingual English/Spanish

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Patient education

Education

High School Graduate

Certified Medical Assistant

Tools

EKG machine

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT (CMA)

Reports to: Department Nurse Manager Department: Nursing Classification: Non-Exempt : Full-time

JOB SUMMARY: The Certified Medical Assistant performs various direct patient care activities, EKGs, phlebotomy and related non-professional in-direct patient care services.

The CMA is also responsible for obtaining necessary information required on chart forms and assisting the patient in the completion of forms where necessary.

The CMA also performs duties as assigned in any of the Neighborhood Health Services Corporation Care sites.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS And PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Direct Patient Care
• Obtains collection of blood specimen.
• Performs EKG testing.
• Collects information regarding weight, vital signs, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels as indicated.
• Documents assessment of patient’s complaint.
• Implementation of patient plan of care
• Follow Unit policy on plan of patient care and age-specific assessment.
• Carries out specific function at the direction of the nurse or provider.
• Obtains necessary equipment and assembles same in examination room as needed.
• Assures that department and rooms are appropriately stocked for patient care
• Understands and demonstrates Standard Precaution measures in all patient care.
• Patient Education
• Provides patient/family education as directed by Head Nurse.
• Appropriately educates patient in specimen collection.
• Attends Department, General Staff and Community education events as directed.
• Quality Improvement
• Participates in quality improvement activities as directed or assigned.
• Alerts Management to quality issues.
• Interpersonal Relations
• Cooperates effectively with management.
• Creates and maintains an environment conducive to teamwork.
• Maintains a professional appearance and a professional attitude.
• Treat patients, staff and peers with respect.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with PHC policy.
• Organizational Responsibilities Neighborhood Health Services Corporation
• Follows NHSC policy and procedure with special consideration of security, fire and safety procedures and standard precautions.
• Arrives to work station at scheduled starting time, ready to work.
• Records/time and attendance in accordance with NHSC expectations accurately.
• Wears identification badge at all times while on duty.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Education Required High School Graduate or equivalent. License, Certificate, Registration Certified as a Medical Assistant. Previous Work Experience Previous experience performing EKGs and phlebotomy and experience in Ambulatory care or at least one (1) year in hospital setting. Special Skills or Knowledge Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. (Fluent in English)