Certified Medical Assistant (FT-Day), Lakewood NJ

RWJBarnabas Health; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health care organization as a Certified Medical Assistant, where you'll perform essential clinical tasks and support patient care in a compassionate environment. This role offers a full-time schedule with a focus on providing high-quality medical assistance, ensuring a seamless experience for both patients and healthcare providers. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that promotes your physical and emotional well-being while contributing to the health of the community. Be part of a dedicated team that values innovation and excellence in patient care.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Discounts Through Partners

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal certified medical assistant program is required.
• At least six months of experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical tasks such as EKGs, injections, and vaccinations.
• Support practice needs with clerical tasks and patient communication.
• Prepare rooms and maintain sanitary environment for patient care.

Skills

Clinical tasks (EKGs, injections, vaccinations)

Communication with patients and providers

Clerical tasks (scheduling, insurance verification)

Education

Completion of a certified medical assistant program

CMA Certification

BLS Certification from AHA

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant (FT-Day), Lakewood NJ
Req #: 0000168368

Category: Medical Assistant

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department: OGOA

Location:

Barnabas Health Medical Group,
475 Route 70, Lakewood, NJ 08701

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is looking to add a qualified Certified Medical Assistant in Lakewood, NJ. The Certified Medical Assistant will perform clinical tasks such as EKGs, hearing and vision screens, urinalysis, injections, vaccinations, and medication administration.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Completion of a formal certified medical assistant program
• At least six months experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• CMA Certification
• BLS Certification from AHA

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift, 40 hours/week
• Full-Time Schedule

Essential Functions:

• Supports practice needs with clerical tasks such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, collecting co-pays, preparing lab requests, and other clerical tasks as assigned
• Communicates with insurance providers and handles pre-authorizations and certifications as necessary
• Prepares rooms, arranges instruments and equipment, and ensures a neat and sanitary environment
• Rooms patients, verifies patient information, confirms purpose of visit, obtains and records vitals and updates medical history
• Communicates with patients and other providers per the instruction of the overseeing physician or health practitioner
• Creates and maintains health record information, files and organizes as needed

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer