Certified Medical Assistant CWR

Abacus Staffing; 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 provide essential clinical care and clerical support in a dynamic healthcare environment. This role involves preparing patients for examinations, taking vital signs, and assisting with various medical procedures. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, possess strong communication skills, and demonstrate a commitment to patient care. Join a team that values your contributions and offers a supportive work environment with no weekends or holidays. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect 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 this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing clinical care to patients under supervision.
• Prepare exam rooms and assist with procedures and treatments.
• Maintain patient records and handle billing procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Phlebotomy

EKG

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

Electronic Practice Management Tools

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 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.
• Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.
• 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.).
• Adheres to the standards identified 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 patient for and assists with procedures, treatments, and minor office surgeries.
• Applies pharmacology principles to prepare and administer oral and parenteral (excluding medications).
• Medication reconciliation.
• Screens and follow-up 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 information into electronic practice management tools.
• 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 Requirement

Required Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent such as a GED.

Preferred Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Required 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 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

Equiliem Healthcare

Equiliem Healthcare specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long term local and travel assignments. Equiliem has been recognized as a certified small business enterprise. In addition, we are proud that we have earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms and have been awarded Best in Staffing 4 years running by our employees and client partners.

Benefits offered to our workers include the following:

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