Certified Medical Assistant - Cardiac Surgery- Physician Services

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinical care under supervision and perform front desk and administrative tasks. The role involves coordinating pre-surgical testing, handling patient calls, and relaying provider messages.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of an accredited medical assistant program, and CMA certifications plus BLS life support. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with diverse populations.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with computerized processes and data entry procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing clinical care under supervision of nurse or practitioner.
• Support front desk administration and handling patient calls.
• Coordinate pre-surgical testing and follow-up appointments.
• Relay provider messages and communicate post-operative care instructions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Data entry / computerized processes

Education

High School diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited medical assistant program

Job description

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.

CMA with also work heavily with prior authorizations and front desk administrative tasks. May assist with coordination of pre-surgical testing, and follow-up appointments. Will also handle patient calls, and answer questions regarding post-operative care instructions and relay provider messages

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• 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 National Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Registered Advanced Medical Assistant or Certified Registered Medical Assistant or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant or Registered Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist or Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate or Certified Clinical Administrative Medical Assistant or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.