Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Axia Women's Health; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to improving women's health. As a Certified Medical Assistant, you will play a crucial role in patient care, assisting with examinations, maintaining accurate medical records, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on empowering women to lead healthier lives. With a commitment to professional development and community involvement, you'll be part of a dynamic team that values diversity and inclusivity. If you're passionate about women's health and ready to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) matching contribution

Generous PTO offering

Multiple medical insurance plans

Free counseling for colleagues

Axia-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Additional insurance options

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent medical assistant experience required.
• Current national certification as a Medical Assistant is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and maintain accurate patient records.
• Perform venipuncture and collect specimens as needed.
• Adhere to OSHA guidelines and maintain exam rooms.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Flexible Schedule

Education

High School Diploma or GED

National Certification as a Medical Assistant

CPR Certification

Some College Preferred

Tools

eClinicalWorks (EMR)

Job description

AtAxia Women’s Health, recognized as a Great Place to Work for a 3rd year in a row, our vision is to lead the way in improving women's health. At the core of achieving this is a caring, connected, and progressive community of over 400 providers across nearly 200 women's health centers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. The rapidly growing network spans OB/GYN physicians, breast health centers, high-risk pregnancy centers, two laboratories, urogynecology care, and fertility centers. Together, Axia Women's Health puts women first by delivering the personalized care needed for women to lead healthier, happier lives.

We are currently recruiting a full-time Certified Medical Assistant to work at our Riverview Women's Health practice in Florham Park, NJ.

Per the guidance of Axia Women’s Health patient protocol and care center physicians, the Certified Medical Assistant professionally engages Axia Women’s Health patients by assisting with patient care, recording critical patient information, and providing information to patients so that they may fully utilize and benefit from our clinical services.

Essential Functions:

• Adhering to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines and standardized quality control methods and per infection control protocols, preparing exam/procedure rooms between patient visits, cleaning rooms, setting up instruments and equipment, and maintaining and cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program.
• Accompanying patients to exam/procedure room, assisting as needed with walking transfers or dressing.
• Maintaining patient records by accurately recording patient medical history, obtaining, and recording patient vital signs, symptoms, complaints, and medications, and obtaining and scanning any lab or imaging reports, as well as any hospital notes into the EMR in order that the provider may have complete patient information.
• Performing venipuncture and collecting specimens as needed.
• Assisting provider with various procedures and screenings.
• Relaying instructions and pertinent information to patients.
• Completing forms/requisitions as needed to ensure patient records are accurate and that claims can be properly billed.
• Adhering to Patient Confidentiality Policies and HIPAA regulations.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualities & Skills:

• Ability to independently obtain patient vital signs.
• Positive and professional attitude.
• Strong attention to detail & Communication skills.
• Successful ability to work with teams across the business to maximize the impact of the overall business effort.
• Ability to work flexible schedule and travel to satellite locations, as needed.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED, some college preferred.
• Current national certification as a Medical Assistant, such as CMA, RMA, NCMA, CCMA required.
• CPR certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of recent medical assistant experience in a medical facility/office or combination of experience and documented evidence of medical assistant internship.
• eClinicalWorks (EMR) experience beneficial.
• OB/GYN or Women’s Health experience preferred.

Full-Time Benefits Summary:

• Full-time benefit eligibility beginning the first of the month after hire.
• 401(k) matching contribution.
• Generous PTO offering with additional time off for volunteering.
• Choice of multiple medical insurance plans to best meet your needs, with premiums as low as $8 per pay.
• Access to Axia providers at little to no cost through Axia’s medical insurance.
• Axia-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability.
• Free counseling for colleagues and family members, including parents and parents-in-law.
• Additional insurance options including dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, FSA, HSA, identity theft, long term care, pet insurance and more!

At Axia Women’s Health, we’re passionate about creating a community where our colleagues and patients feel empowered to be their full, authentic selves. We welcome all individuals – without regards to gender, race, ethnicity, ability, or sexual orientation – and proudly celebrate our individual experiences and differences.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.