Certified Medical Assistant (FT Day) - Surgery Practice - Lakewood, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health; Lakewood, City of Rochester (CO, NJ, NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join their team in Lakewood, NJ. This role involves performing essential clinical tasks, such as EKGs and medication administration, while also supporting clerical functions to ensure smooth operations. The organization prides itself on providing a best-in-class work experience and is committed to enhancing community health through innovative strategies. If you're passionate about patient care and want to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

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

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

Discounts Through Partners

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal Certified Medical Assistance program.
• At least six months experience in a medical assistant role.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical tasks such as EKGs, injections, and vaccinations.
• Support clerical tasks like scheduling and verifying insurance.
• Communicate with patients and providers under supervision.

Skills

EKGs

Medication Administration

Patient Communication

Clerical Tasks

Education

Certified Medical Assistance Program

Tools

BLS Certification

CMA Certification

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant (FT Day) - Surgery Practice - Lakewood, NJ
Req #: 0000194809

Category: Medical Assistant

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department: MMCSC Gastroenterology

Location:

Surgery Practice - Lakewood,
101 Prospect St, 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 Assistance 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