Certified Medical Assistant — Dynamic Clinical Care & Growth

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

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to assist in delivering clinical care to select patients under supervision. The CMA will also provide clerical office assistance and support physicians during visits.

The role requires strong communication, attention to patient confidentiality, and the ability to work in a fast-paced clinical setting in New Jersey. The starting pay aligns with state requirements and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of computerized processes and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam room, treatment room, supplies and instruments.
• Prepares patients for physician visit and examination.
• Takes patients' 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.
• 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.).
• 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 effectively with diverse/s

Fast-paced environment

Knowledge of computerized processes

Education

High School diploma / GED

Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program (preferred)

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to assist in delivering clinical care to select patients under supervision. The CMA will also provide clerical office assistance and support physicians during visits.

The role requires strong communication, attention to patient confidentiality, and the ability to work in a fast-paced clinical setting in New Jersey. The starting pay aligns with state requirements and benefits.