CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT - BARIATRIC SURGERY - PHYSICIAN PRACTICE

JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Hackensack is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for their Bariatric Surgery practice. The role involves assisting with patient care, performing clinical tasks, and maintaining patient records. Join a supportive team dedicated to improving patient health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Assists in providing clinical care under supervision.
• Prepares patients for physician visits and examinations.
• Performs EKG, Phlebotomy, and other lab tests.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam rooms and patient records.
• Takes vital signs and records them in medical charts.
• Maintains confidentiality and responds to patient needs.

Skills

Communication

Data Entry

Patient Care

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT - BARIATRIC SURGERY - PHYSICIAN PRACTICE

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Certified Medical Assistant - Bariatric Surgery - Physician Practice

HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MED CNTR Hackensack, New Jersey

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• Requisition # 2025-162837
• ShiftDay
• StatusFull Time with Benefits
  
  

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

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.

Related keywords: CMA, Registered Medical Assistant, RMA

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Certified Medical Assistant at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• 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.
• 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.).
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 1 hour a day
  
  

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent such as a GED
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with varying populations
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Knowledge of computerized processes and data entry procedures
  
  

Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
  
  

Licenses And Certifications Required

• Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Registered Medical Assistant or National Certified Medical Assistant or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
  
  

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility

As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.

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At Hackensack Meridian Health, we help our patients live better, healthier lives – and we help one another succeed. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how our team members support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we’re ready to transform health care and advance our mission to serve as a leader of positive change.

Join us and let’s keep getting better together.

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