Certified Medical Assistant

RWJBarnabas Health; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription DrugInsurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

FSA / Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Discounts Through Partners

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in New Jersey seeks a Certified Medical Assistant for the Maternal Fetal Medicine department. You will perform routine clinical and clerical tasks under physician supervision, room patients, take vitals, assist in exams, administer injections, and document in EMR.

Requires OBGYN experience, formal CMA training, and BLS. Day shift, 40 hours/week with potential evening hours; main location in Toms River with Eatontown support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification approved by AHA is required.
• Completion of a formal medical assistant training program.
• OBGYN experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical tasks: EKGs, vital signs, injections and meds as directed.
• Room patients, verify information, document vitals and medical history.
• Assist with examinations and minor procedures; maintain sterile environment.
• Support clerical duties: phones, scheduling, insurance verification, co-pays.
• Communicate with insurance providers for pre-authorizations when needed.
• Prepare rooms and arrange instruments for procedures.
• Maintain accurate health records and documentation.

Skills

OBGYN experience

Phlebotomy

EKG

EPIC EMR

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification approved by AHA

Medical assistant training program

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant

Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department Name: Maternal Fetal Medicine

Req #: 0000252915

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $23.06- $29.35per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

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.

Job Overview

RWJBarnabas Health is looking to add a qualified Certified Medical Assistant in Toms River, NJ and Eatontown, NJ to perform routine clinical and clerical tasks under the direction of a physician or other health practitioner. Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking and recording vital signs, assisting with examinations and procedures, administering injections and medications as directed, and accurately documenting clinical information in the electronic medical record.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• BLS Certification approved by AHA
• Completion of a formal medical assistanttraining program (NHA, NCCT, AMT, AAMA, NCMA, AMCA, AECA, or NAHP)
• OBGYN experience is required

Preferred

• Phlebotomy and EKG experience
• Experience with electronic medical records; EPIC experience strongly preferred

Scheduling Requirements

• Day Shift, 40 hours/week
  • Need to be flexible with schedule and open to working evenings
• Main Location is Toms River, with the requirment to support the Eatontown office as needed.

Essential Functions

• Performs clinical tasks such as EKGs, hearing and vision screens, urinalysis, injections, vaccinations, and medication administration, treatments and minor surgeries as needed
• Supports practice needs with clerical tasks such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, collecting co-pays, preparing lab requests, and other clerical tasks as assigned
• Communicates with insurance providers and handles pre-authorizations and certifications as necessary
• Prepares rooms, arranges instruments and equipment, and ensures a neat and sanitary environment
• Rooms patients, verifies patient information, confirms purpose of visit, obtains and records vitals and updates medical history
• Communicates with patients and other providers per the instruction of the overseeing physician or health practitioner
• Creates and maintains health record information, files and organizes, as needed

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while deliveringa best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.