Certified Medical Assistant: Hands-On Care & Lab Tasks

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune City (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to assist in providing clinical care under supervision of a nurse or practitioner, and to provide clerical support. The role includes preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, and performing procedures such as EKG and phlebotomy.

Required: high school diploma or GED, excellent communication, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and willingness to travel to multiple locations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent such as a GED
• 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
• Must be able to travel to various locations

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam room, treatment room, supplies and instruments.
• Prepares patients for physician visit and examination assisting as directed.
• Takes patient's vital signs and records in medical chart.
• Understands proper function and care of special equipment.
• Performs EKG, PFT, Audiometry, Titmus Test as indicated after a performance evaluation checklist completion.
• Maintains records by completing patient records as directed; file record and reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced environment

Computerized data entry

Travel to locations

Education

High School diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to assist in providing clinical care under supervision of a nurse or practitioner, and to provide clerical support. The role includes preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, and performing procedures such as EKG and phlebotomy.

Required: high school diploma or GED, excellent communication, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and willingness to travel to multiple locations.