Certified Medical Assistant I, Full Time - 8am-6pm, Primary Care, Chester

Atlantic Health

Chester (NJ)

On-site

USD 29,000 - 48,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability (Short/Long-Term)

403(b) Retirement Plan

PTO & Paid Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

Parental/Adoption Leave

On-Site Childcare

Well-Being Rewards

EAP

Fertility Benefits

Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts

Job summary

Atlantic Health is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant I for full-time day shift in Chester, NJ. The role covers patient intake, vital signs, record updates, and medication administration under physician supervision, with a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include supporting both walk-in and scheduled visits, ensuring data integrity, and contributing to accreditation readiness and team-based care.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.
National Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
CCMA certification from listed bodies (NHA, AAMA, NAHP, ARMA, AMT, AMCA, NCCT).

Responsibilities

Handles patient intake, updates medical records, and administers screening tools.
Records medical information and test results, conducts patient interviews, takes vital signs, collects specimens, and administers medication under physician supervision.
Assists with walk-in and scheduled visits, verifies data and adheres to quality standards.
Monitors environment for accreditation readiness and evaluates practice schedule changes or updates.
Demonstrates knowledge of the certified medical assistant scope of practice within holistic, patient-centered and team-based care.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

National Certification from Medical Assistant program

National Certification CCMA (NHA, AAMA, NAHP, ARMA, AMT, AMCA, NCCT)

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant I, Full Time - 8am-6pm, Primary Care, Chester

Chester, NJ, United States and 1 more

Job Description

Principal Accountabilities:

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

Qualifications

Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent.
National Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
National Certification CCMA from: NHA, AAMA, NAHP, ARMA, AMT, AMCA, or NCCT.

Preferred:

Associate's degree in Medical Care or related field.
1 year of experience in Health Care services.

About Us

Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led and physician-governed organization that delivers the highest quality health care, at the right place, the right price, and the right time. We are a multispecialty physician group with more than 1,000 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at over 300 locations throughout northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care recognizing the unique needs of all those we serve. Our vision is to achieve the best outcomes with our patients at the center of the physician-led team, driven by service, innovation and continuous learning.

Our integrated network offers seamless access to Atlantic Health's entire health care continuum and our nationally and regionally ranked hospitals. In collaboration with Atlantic Health, several of our practices offer urgent care and walk-in services.

In addition to primary care physicians, the team includes specialists that care for patients in all aspects of their health from pediatrics to geriatrics and everything in between. We make health decisions easier for patients with enhanced access to referrals.

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted: Team Member Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

About the Team

Atlantic Health System is at the forefront of medicine, setting standards for quality health care powered by a workforce of more than 18,000 team members and 4,800 affiliated physicians dedicated to building healthier communities, the system offers more than 400 sites of care, including eight award-winning medical centers. Specializing in cardiovascular care, cancer care, orthopedics, neuroscience, pediatrics, women's health and rehabilitation medicine. Atlantic Medical Group, comprised of 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers, represents one of the largest multi-specialty practices in New Jersey and includes finance, legal, marketing, human resources, talent acquisition, ISS and more. Caring for our patients, our team members and the communities we serve is our central mission.

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