Certified Medical Assistant - Family Medicine

Hackensack Meridian Health; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinical care under the supervision of a nurse or licensed practitioner, while also handling essential clerical tasks.

Schedule is typically 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with potential late evenings, supporting patient flow and ensuring accurate data entry and effective communication with diverse patient populations. The role emphasizes teamwork and patient-centered care in a hospital setting.

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

• Assist in providing clinical care to select patients under supervision of a professional nurse or licensed practitioner.
• Provide clerical office assistance.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma

GED

Medical Assistant program

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack MeridianHealth we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

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.

Schedule is 8:30a- 5p, with one late night per week. 12p- 8:30p

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency 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

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant or Certified Registered Advanced Medical Assistant or National Certified Medical Assistant or Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist or Certified Registered Medical Assistant or Certified Clinical Administrative Medical Assistant.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.