Certified Medical Assistant — Clinical & Lab Support

Hackensack Meridian Health; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to assist in providing clinical care under supervision of a nurse or practitioner and to perform clerical duties. The role covers preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, assisting with physician visits, and handling lab tasks as needed.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient records, supporting billing procedures, and ensuring confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, and/or GED equivalent programs.
• 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 procedures.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.

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.
• 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 delivers care that is specific to those needs.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interact with varying populations

Fast-paced environment

Computerized processes and data entry

Education

High School diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to assist in providing clinical care under supervision of a nurse or practitioner and to perform clerical duties. The role covers preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, assisting with physician visits, and handling lab tasks as needed.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient records, supporting billing procedures, and ensuring confidentiality.