Certified Medical Assistant

RWJBarnabas Health; West Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical and Prescription Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Life & AD Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in West Long Branch, NJ to perform routine clinical and clerical tasks under the direction of a physician or health practitioner.

The role includes rooming patients, recording vitals, administering injections, and documenting information in the electronic medical record; day shifts, 40 hours per week, with competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS Certification approved by AHA.
• Completion of formal medical assistant training program (NHA, NCCT, AMT, AAMA, NCMA, AMCA, AECA, or NAHP).
• At least six months of relevant experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients, verifies information and records vitals.
• Assists physicians with examinations and procedures.
• Administers injections and medications as directed.
• Performs routine clinical tasks and minor procedures.
• Clerical duties: scheduling, calls, insurance verification, and charting.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG experience

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Location

100 ST HWY 36 STE 1B, West Long Branch, NJ 07764

Req #

0000252038

Category

Medical Assistant

Status

Full-Time

Hourly

Shift

Day

Day

Facility

Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department

Monmouth Hemo Onc Assoc WLB

Pay Range

$23.06 - $29.35 per hour

$23.06 - $29.35 per hour

Job Title

Certified Medical Assistant

Location

Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department Name

Monmouth Hemo Onc Assoc WLB

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 West Long Branch, 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 assistant training program (NHA, NCCT, AMT, AAMA, NCMA, AMCA, AECA, or NAHP)
• At least six months of relevant experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred

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

Scheduling Requirements

• Day Shift, 40 hours/week

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

• 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 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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer