Certified Medical Assistant - General Surgery- Physician Practice

Hackensack Meridian Health; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinical care for selected patients under the supervision of a professional nurse or licensed practitioner.

The role also includes clerical office assistance to ensure smooth patient flow and accurate documentation. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, be able to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations, and thrive in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent
• 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 procedures

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interaction with diverse populations

Fast-paced environment

Data entry procedures

Education

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

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

At Hackensack Meridian Health 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.

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