Certified Medical Assistant #Full Time

servcorphr; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

61st Street Service Corporation is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support ColumbiaDoctors in Teaneck, NJ. The CMA will work with providers across specialties, perform phlebotomy and point-of-care tests, and document in Epic while delivering a high-quality patient experience.

The role requires CMA certification, BCLS/AED, strong communication, and the ability to cover multiple sites with a flexible schedule. This is an on-site position based in Teaneck, New Jersey.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• CMA certification from a recognized credentialing body.
• Current BCLS/AED certification required.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with ability to work across disciplines.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; de-escalation abilities.
• Reliable team member with flexibility to cover multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and interact with patients, visitors, vendors and staff.
• Prepare patients for visits: organize information, escort, rooming, vitals, and documentation in Epic.
• Assist physicians with examinations and procedures; perform phlebotomy and point-of-care tests.
• Enter orders in Epic and ensure timely delivery of lab specimens.
• Support multiple sites with flexible scheduling and coverage.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Team player

De-escalation

Adaptability

Multisite coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or coursework preferred

CMA certification

Tools

Epic EMR

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Top Healthcare Provider Network

The 61st Street Service Corporation, provides administrative and clinical support staff for ColumbiaDoctors. This position will support ColumbiaDoctors, one of the largest multi-specialty practices in the Northeast. ColumbiaDoctors' practices comprise an experienced group of more than 2,800 physicians, surgeons, dentists, and nurses, offering more than 240 specialties and subspecialties.

Opportunity to grow as part of the Certified Medical Assistant Career Ladder!

Job Summary:

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) will serve as a key member of the patient care team in an ambulatory setting. This position will work closely with providers across multiple specialties as well as with other clinical and administrative staff to deliver an exceptional patient experience that contributes to positive health outcomes for patients and a work culture in alignment with our values of Service-Oriented, Trust, Empathy, Safety, Inclusion, and Communication. This position will be based out of our Teaneck, New Jersey practice location.

Job Responsibilities:

• Greet and interact with patients, visitors, vendors, and all faculty and staff.
• Prepare patients for their visit including:
  • Pre-visit organization of information required for an efficient in-office experience, performing patient escort and rooming functions (taking vital signs, medication reconciliation, accurate documentation of chief complaint, updating history as requested, updating EMR (Epic) as required).
  • Assisting patients as needed with walking, dressing, collecting and processing specimens and point of care testing, preparing for exam, etc. Serving as a chaperone in the exam room as requested.
  • Assisting physicians with examinations, procedures, and department-specific therapies that does not require medical judgement or decision making.
  • Performing phlebotomy duties and point-of-care tests such as urinalysis and pregnancy tests.
  • Preparing and labeling collected specimens and ensuring timely delivery of specimens to appropriate designation.
  • Ensuring that proper labs are drawn and documented via Epic. Assisting in troubleshooting missing labs from Epic as instructed by supervisor.
  • Entering orders in Epic as required.
  • Notifying physicians and nurses of emergencies and performing first aid.
  • May remove sutures or staples under the supervision of a physician or other appropriately licensed person, provided that the patient is evaluated, at a minimum, immediately before the procedure by an appropriately licensed professional.
  • Open sterile packages, under the continuous and direct supervision of an appropriately licensed and credentialed individual.
  • CMAs may insert items into an autoclave and may remove sealed packages from an autoclave; the CMA must, however, be under supervision once opening the sealed package of autoclaved instruments (like opening a "sterile package").
• CMAs cannot perform:
  • Set up or manipulate any sterile field.
  • Perform pre-procedural preparation/disinfection (setting up a sterile field).
• Perform additional specialty-specific duties as assigned and based on clinical operation needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalency and graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• CMA must be certified by a credentialing body.
• Current BCLS/AED certification required.
• Must demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to perform across multi-disciplinary and/or specialties while maintaining high productivity and a professional and service- oriented demeanor.
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and respectful manner while appreciating the unique contributions of an inclusive workforce that brings together the talents of people across multiple identities.
• Strong commitment to fostering diversity and equity.
• Must have excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a strong ability to deescalate stressful situations.
• Must be an engaged team member, demonstrating collaboration, inclusion, reliability, punctuality, and adaptability to new and changing situations.
• Basic proficiency in computer skills including, but not limited to, Electronic Health Systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, email systems, etc.
• Must be a motivated individual with a positive mindset and exceptional work ethic.
• Will provide coverage as requested throughout practices (multiple sites and flexible schedule).
• Associate degree or additional academic coursework preferred.
• Previous medical assisting experience in an outpatient setting preferred.
• Proficiency with OSHA standards including disposal of biohazard waste preferred.
• Multi-specialty experience in a high-volume setting preferred.
• Prior EMR experience, Epic preferred.

Hourly Rate Ranges: $24.52 - $33.84

Note: Our salary offers will fall within these ranges based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience, skill set, training and education.

61st Street Service Corporation

At 61st Street Service Corporation we are committed to providing our client with excellent customer service while maintaining a productive environment for all employees. The Service Corporation offers a competitive comprehensive Benefit package to eligible employees; including Healthcare and various other benefits including Paid Time off to promote a healthy lifestyle.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we adhere to all requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws.