Certified Medical Assistant

Advocare LLC; Williamstown (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Williamstown is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide high-quality patient care and assist with clinical and administrative tasks in a family-oriented environment. Ideal candidates will have a Medical Assistant Certification and strong interpersonal skills, as well as familiarity with medical terminology. This position involves performing vital signs, maintaining records, and ensuring patient comfort. The organization promotes exceptional patient service and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong grasp of medical practices and administrative processes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Experience in a fast-paced medical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist providers.
• Perform clinical and clerical tasks, including vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examination and maintain treatment rooms.

Skills

Medical practices understanding

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Digital record systems familiarity

Discretion with confidential information

Customer service skills

Education

Medical Assistant Certification or Registration

High school diploma or equivalent

One year of prior experience in a medical setting

Job description

Description

We are a large three location General Practice with 9 providers. We see patients from 16 years to 100+. We have a great staff in all locations and our providers are professional and family oriented.

We are looking to hire a Certified Medical Assistant to work in our Williamstown office.

The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for providing high quality direct patient care and assisting providers and other clinical staff with patient care and other clinical and administrative duties in a professional manner. Ability to competently and skillfully perform all clinical and clerical functions including, but not limited to: vital signs, patient interview, electronic documentation, screening tools, lab/specimen prep, point of care collection and processing, filing, processing records, answering phones, verifying insurance, scheduling appointments and processing referrals. Must provide age-appropriate care in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the patient served.

Advocare, LLC is a partnership of the top doctors in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware, including pediatricians, family practice and specialist. As part of the team, you’ll work side‑by‑side with forward‑thinking professionals who strive to provide the highest quality medical care by meeting and exceeding standards for clinical outcomes while delivering exceptional patient service in an evolving healthcare environment.

Essential Functions

• Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks and clinical duties including but not limited to obtaining and recording patient medical histories, receiving, and directing phone calls, ensuring successful completion of all forms
• Maintaining medical supplies inventory and performing preventive maintenance to keep the medical equipment operating
• Preparing patients for examination by performing physical tests, take vitals, reporting patient history summary
• Preparing treatment rooms for clinical examinations
• Counseling patients by transmitting physician’s orders and questions about the treatment
• Delivering attention, compassionate support, and assistance to patients and families
• Ensuring compliance with all healthcare regulations including HIPPA, OSHA, etc.
• Aides staff, physicians, and other faculty as needed
• Performs additional job‑related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Firm grasp on medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in administrative tasks
• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility
• Familiarity with medical terminology and digital record systems
• Ability to communicate effectively and verbalize ideas
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands and demonstrates the highest level of customer/client service and response
• Demonstrates ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

Education and Experience

• Medical Assistant Certification or Registration required
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• One year of prior experience in a medical setting preferred