Certified Medical Assistant

Winston Staffing; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Winston Staffing seeks a Certified Medical Assistant in New Jersey to support clinical care under supervision. The role includes preparing exam rooms, taking vitals, documenting in the medical chart, and assisting with procedures and minor surgeries.

You'll perform EKG, PFT, Audiometry, and Titmus tests as needed, alongside phlebotomy and routine lab tasks. Strong patient communication and adherence to confidentiality are essential for daily on-site work, weekdays 8am–4:30pm.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
• Ability to perform both clinical and clerical tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms, treatment rooms, supplies and instruments.
• Take vital signs and record in medical chart.
• Perform EKG, PFT, Audiometry, and Titmus Test as indicated.
• Assist with procedures and minor surgeries as directed.
• Maintain patient records and confidentiality.
• Schedule appointments and enter information into practice management tools.
• Assist with billing/collections as needed.
• Communicate with licensed practitioners and patients.

Skills

Vital signs measurement

Medical chart documentation

Phlebotomy

EKG

PFT

Audiometry

Titmus Test

Patient communication

Confidentiality adherence

Clerical office support

Education

High School diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

EHR systems

Practice management software

Job description

Top NJ Healthcare Institution, 800am to 430pm weekdays only, immediate hire!

The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting in providing clinical care to select patients under the supervision of the professional nurse or licensed medical practitioner and provides clerical office assistance.

• Prepares exam room, treatment room, supplies and instruments.
• Prepares patients for physician visit and examination assisting as directed.
• Takes patient's vital signs and records in medical chart.
• Understands proper function and care of special equipment.
• Performs EKG, PFT, Audiometry, Titmus Test as indicated after a performance evaluation checklist completion.
• Also performs UDS, BAT, Phlebotomy, and other lab testing as indicated after performance evaluation checklist completion.
• Maintains records by completing patient records as directed; file record and reports.
• Assists with collections/billing procedures as needed.
• Uses computer software to maintain office systems.
• Identifies and responds to issues of confidentiality.
• Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
• Performs telephone and in-person screening.
• Obtains and records patient history.
• Prepares patient for and assists with procedures, treatments, and minor office surgeries.
• Applies pharmacology principles to prepare and administer oral and parenteral (excluding medications).
• Screens and follow-up test results.
• Performs inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance of administrative and clinical equipment.
• Provides instruction for health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Schedules appointments; obtains patient demographic and financial information and enters information into electronic practice management tools.
• Communicates with licensed medical practitioners and delivers information to patients as directed.
• Schedules inpatient and outpatient admissions and procedures.
• Organizes and files medical records.
• taking vitals, insurance authorizations, medical history taking, medication list reconciliation, documentation
• High School diploma or equivalent such as a GED.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.