Certified Medical Assistant — Dynamic Clinic Care & Benefits

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinical care under supervision, assist physicians, and perform clerical tasks in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and ideally graduation from an accredited medical assistant program. Candidates should have excellent communication and the ability to work with diverse populations; knowledge of data entry and computerized processes is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with varying populations
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Knowledge of computerized processes and data entry procedures

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. 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.
• 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).
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interacting with diverse populations

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Data entry and computerized processes

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 support clinical care under supervision, assist physicians, and perform clerical tasks in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and ideally graduation from an accredited medical assistant program. Candidates should have excellent communication and the ability to work with diverse populations; knowledge of data entry and computerized processes is preferred.