Certified Medical Assistant — Clinical Care + Front Desk

Valley Health System; Ridgewood (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

EAP

Retirement Plan

Fitness Center Discount

Daycare Discounts

Job summary

Valley Health System in Ridgewood, NJ seeks a friendly CMA/MA to support clinicians with patient intake, blood draws, EKGs, and documentation in the EMR. The role also covers essential front-desk tasks such as scheduling, insurance checks, and coordinating patient flow.

You will work under a physician, Charge RN, or Practice Manager, adhering to policies, providing compassionate care, and maintaining high accuracy in records.

Qualifications

• MA certification required; BCLS certification preferred and to be obtained on hire.
• Experience in a clinical setting and strong patient-service orientation.
• Understanding of medical office operations and workflow.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient intake, blood draws, EKGs and physician-ordered tests.
• Document accurately in the EMR in line with policy and licensure.
• Perform front-desk duties: greet, register, verify insurance and collect payments.
• Coordinate with clinical staff to maintain smooth patient flow and scheduling.

Skills

Clinical duties

Communication skills

Patient intake

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA program certification

Office management coursework

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Valley Health System in Ridgewood, NJ seeks a friendly CMA/MA to support clinicians with patient intake, blood draws, EKGs, and documentation in the EMR. The role also covers essential front-desk tasks such as scheduling, insurance checks, and coordinating patient flow.

You will work under a physician, Charge RN, or Practice Manager, adhering to policies, providing compassionate care, and maintaining high accuracy in records.