Certified Medical Assistant

RWJBarnabas Health; West Carteret (NJ); In loco; USD 32.000 - 41.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Discounts through Partners

Descrizione del lavoro

RWJBarnabas Health is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant for the Nursing Float Pool. Responsibilities include performing clinical and clerical tasks under a physician's supervision, ensuring a high level of patient care and experience.

A minimum of six months relevant experience and a High School Diploma or GED are required. Candidates must also hold BLS Certification and other medical assistant certifications.

Competenze

• At least 6 months of relevant experience or equivalent training.
• BLS Certification approved by the American Heart Association required.
• Medical Assistant Certification from recognized bodies required.

Mansioni

• Perform routine clinical tasks under direction of health practitioners.
• Assist with clerical tasks and support practice needs.
• Verify patient information and obtain vital signs.

Conoscenze

Clinical tasks

Clerical tasks

Communication skills

Phlebotomy

Knowledge of EMR

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

Open — RWJBarnabas Health has a posting for this job. Posted 23 Aug 2026.

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About this job

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant

Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department Name: Nursing Float Pool

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $23.50 - $29.90 per 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:

The Float Pool is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to perform routine clinical and clerical tasks under the direction of a physician or other health practitioner. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs, medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, processing prescription refills, and assisting with minor procedures as directed by a physician or health practitioner. The CMA acts as a practice ambassador, contributing to overall patient experience, safety, and privacy.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 6 months of relevant experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred:

• Phlebotomy and EKG
• Knowledge of electronic medical record (EMR) systems

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• BLS Certification approved by the American Heart Association
• Medical Assistant Certification: AAMA, AECA, AMCA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, NCMA, or NHA

Scheduling Requirements:

• Alternating shifts
• Monday - Friday
• Full-Time
  • Required Travel to Somerset, Mercer, Middlesex, Union County Cities

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 as assigned

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
• 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!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a 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.