Certified Medical Assistant I, Full Time - 8am-4pm, Nephrology, Morristown

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Morristown, NJ seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient intake, document vitals, and assist with clinic visits. You will collect specimens and administer medications under physician supervision, ensuring accurate records in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

The ideal candidate holds a CCMA certification, a high school diploma or equivalent, and BLS certification, with proficiency in EPIC EMR and strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• National Certification CCMA from: NHA, AAMA, NAHP, ARMA, AMT, AMCA, or NCCT.
• BLS upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Handles patient intake, updates medical records, and administers screening tools.
• Records medical information and test results, conducts patient interviews, and records vital signs.
• Assists with clinic visits and ensures data accuracy and quality.
• Guides patients through the care process and coordinates referrals when needed.
• Provides emotional support aligned with the care plan.

Skills

Excellent communication

Active listening

Team-based care

Professionalism

Adaptability

Education

Associate's degree in Medical Care

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Handles patient intake, updates medical records, and administers appropriate screening tools.
2. Records medical information and test results, conducts patient interviews, takes and records vital signs, collects specimens, and administers medication under physician supervision.
3. Assists with walk-in and scheduled clinic visits, ensures verification and recording of clinical data and adherence to quality standards.
4. Monitors environment for compliance with continual accreditation readiness and evaluates practice schedule for changes or updates.
5. Demonstrates knowledge of the certified medical assistant scope of practice, incorporating elements of holistic patient-centered and team-based care.
6. Guides patients through the health care system and helps patients arrive at scheduled appointments on time.
7. Provides emotional support related to the patient's clinical situation in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
8. Assists with referrals of patients to the appropriate specialist for diagnosis or treatment.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. National Certification CCMA from: NHA, AAMA, NAHP, ARMA, AMT, AMCA, or NCCT.
3. BLS upon hire

Preferred:

1. Associate's degree in Medical Care or related field.
2. 2+ Years Experience in outpatient, ambulatory setting
3. Excellent Communication, Work Ethic, Active Listening, Adaptability to working in fast pace environment, and hold upmost professionalism at all times
4. EPIC or similar EMR system
5. Ability to work within computer systems