Certified Medical Assistant / CMA

Ardent Health Services; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Certified Medical Assistant, where your skills will directly impact patient care and well-being. In this full-time role, you'll thrive in a supportive environment that values your contributions. You'll be responsible for both clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring patients receive exceptional care. With opportunities for career growth and a commitment to your well-being, this position offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of others. If you're passionate about healthcare and patient support, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Supportive Culture

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant with strong patient care and administrative skills.
• Experience with EMR systems and medical coding is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative support in a healthcare setting.
• Maintain patient records and assist with medical procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical Coding

Vital Signs Measurement

Venipuncture

EMR Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant Program

Associate’s Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in Westwood, NJ.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant:

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant Certified (CMA) provides superior patient care and performs both clinical and administrative tasks.

• Enters, maintains, and reports all medical history, medical coding, and files claims using Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Greets, prepares, and takes patients to examination room, this includes:
• Takes patients’ vital signs, temperature, pulse, blood pressure, height, weight, and medical history.
• Understands, properly documents, and conveys reason for visit or medical complaint.
• Records and updates all patient information from pulse oximetry, changes in allergies, and pain levels in EMR.
• Performs venipuncture and electrocardiograms, as ordered by the physician.
• Collects, preserves, and properly labels laboratory specimens, bodily fluid, and blood samples.
• Provides patients with privacy, comfort, safety and hygiene.
• Assists the Practice Physician during examinations.
• Explains medical procedures to patients and provides instruction about medication and special diets under the direction of the physician.
• Sterilizes and prepares medical instruments. Ensures patient exam rooms are disinfected, orderly, and ready for incoming patients.
• Assists in maintaining inventory and stocking supplies, instruments, and equipment for all exam rooms.
• Maintains appropriate paperwork for inventory control and reviews orders received for completeness.
• Addresses and requests referrals and other insurance authorizations in addition to passing along patient information for prescription, x-ray or lab requisitions to necessary parties. This includes calls to pharmacies, hospitals, and labs.
• Draws and conducts injection of vaccines, medications, and intradermal injections.
• Monitors refrigerator temperature and logs for all refrigerated vaccines and medications.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited medical assistant/medical technologist school/program.
• Current national certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).
• Basic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Microsoft Office knowledge.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Associate’s degree.
• 1+ years’ experience in a hospital or physician practice setting.