Certified Medical Assistant — Clinical & Front Office Pro

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to assist in providing clinical care to select patients under supervision and to handle front office tasks.

The CMA will also obtain prior authorizations and perform related duties, including EKGs, basic lab testing, vital signs, and maintaining patient records in our fast-paced New Jersey facility. The role requires excellent communication and the ability to work with diverse populations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with varying populations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of computerized processes and data entry.

Responsibilities

• 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 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interacting with diverse populations

Fast-paced environment

Computerized processes & data entry

Education

High School diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited medical assistant program

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to assist in providing clinical care to select patients under supervision and to handle front office tasks.

The CMA will also obtain prior authorizations and perform related duties, including EKGs, basic lab testing, vital signs, and maintaining patient records in our fast-paced New Jersey facility. The role requires excellent communication and the ability to work with diverse populations.