Certified Medical Assistant CWR

Equiliem; Red Bank (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will provide essential clinical support to patients while working closely with healthcare professionals. Your responsibilities will include preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, and assisting with various medical procedures. This position offers a structured schedule with no weekends or holidays, allowing for a balanced work-life dynamic. Join a company that values its employees and offers competitive benefits, including medical, vision, and dental insurance, as well as a 401K plan. If you are passionate about patient care and looking for a rewarding opportunity in healthcare, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Certifications like CMA or RMA are essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical care under supervision, including vital signs and lab tests.
• Manage patient records and assist with billing procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Measurement

EKG

Phlebotomy

Medical Record Management

Computer Software Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Program Graduate

Tools

Electronic Practice Management Systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting in providing clinical care to select patients under the supervision of the professional nurse or licensed medical practitioner and provides clerical office assistance.

Essential Generic Job Functions

• Prepares exam room, treatment room, supplies, and instruments.
• Prepares patients for physician visits and examinations, assisting as directed.
• Takes patient's vital signs and records them in the medical chart.
• Understands proper function and care of special equipment.
• Performs EKG, PFT, Audiometry, Titmus Test, UDS, BAT, Phlebotomy, and other lab testing as indicated after completion of performance evaluation checklists.
• Maintains records by completing patient records as directed; files records and reports.
• Assists with collections and billing procedures as needed.
• Uses computer software to maintain office systems.
• Identifies and responds to issues of confidentiality.
• Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs., and stands for a minimum of 6 hours a day.
• Identifies and responds to the needs of the patient population served, modifying and delivering care specific to those needs (e.g., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired). This includes communicating at their developmental/age, educational, literacy levels, etc.
• Adheres to the standards in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

Additional Essential Job Functions - Ambulatory and Office

• Performs telephone and in-person screening.
• Obtains and records patient history.
• Prepares patients for and assists with procedures, treatments, and minor office surgeries.
• Applies pharmacology principles to prepare and administer oral and parenteral medications.
• Performs medication reconciliation.
• Screens and follows up on test results.
• Performs inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance of administrative and clinical equipment.
• Provides instruction for health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Schedules appointments, obtains patient demographic and financial information, and enters data into electronic practice management systems.
• Communicates with licensed medical practitioners and delivers information to patients as directed.
• Schedules inpatient and outpatient admissions and procedures.
• Organizes and files medical records.

Education Requirements

Required Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent such as a GED.

Preferred Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Certifications & Licensure

• AHA BLS
• One of the following:
• CMA-NHA (National Healthcareer Association)
• CMA-NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing)
• CMA-AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants)
• RMA-AMT (American Medical Technologists)
• RMA-NAHP (National Association for Health Professionals)
• AMCA (American Medical Certification Association)
• NCMA (National Certification Medical Association)

Preferred Certifications & Licensure

N/A

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Details not specified.

Schedule Notes

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday. No weekends, no holidays, no on-call, no float. BLS-AHA, CMA License.

Reason

New Position

About Equiliem Healthcare

Equiliem Healthcare specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel across healthcare disciplines. Recognized as a certified small business enterprise, we have earned Joint Commission accreditation and have been awarded Best in Staffing for four consecutive years.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options