Certified Medical Assistant I, Full Time, Days, 8:30am-4:30pm, AMG Epilepsy Program, Summit, NJ

Atlantic Health System

Summit (NJ)

On-site

USD 29,000 - 48,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Assistance

On-Site Childcare

Job summary

Atlantic Medical Group in Summit, NJ is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant I for a full-time day shift (8:30am–4:30pm) in the Epilepsy Program. The role provides direct and indirect patient care under physician supervision, supports clinic operations, and collaborates with the care team to ensure smooth visits.

Responsibilities include patient intake, vital signs, specimen collection, basic lab prep, and assisting with examinations.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
National Certification CCMA from: NHA, AAMA, NAHP, ARMA, AMT, AMCA, or NCCT is required.
Preferred: Associate's degree in Medical Care or related field.
1 year of experience in health care services.
2+ years experience in outpatient/ambulatory setting.
BLS upon hire.
EPIC or similar EMR system.

Responsibilities

Handles patient intake, updates medical records, and administers 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 clinic visits, verifies data and adheres to quality standards.
Greet patients and schedule appointments; maintain medical records.
Prepares examination rooms and stock supplies; disinfects equipment.

Skills

Communication

Active Listening

Adaptability

Professionalism

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

Tools

EPIC

EMR systems

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant I, Full Time, Days, 8:30am-4:30pm, AMG Epilepsy Program, Summit, NJ

Summit, NJ, United States

Job Description

Certified Medical Assistant

Responsible for providing general direct and indirect patient care in a clinical setting under the direct supervision of a physician. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure functionality of practice operations to provide excellent patient care. Ensures medical facilities run smoothly, and works in a clerical, administrative, or clinical capacity, and may even be asked to perform more specialized tasks.

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.

Guides patients through the health care system and helps patients arrive at scheduled appointments on time.

Taking vital signs: Typically performed before a patient sees a doctor to establish a baseline for future exams

Assisting with examinations: Working closely with physicians to perform clinical tasks

Collecting and preparing laboratory samples: Instructing patients on how to collect samples or drawing blood

Excellent Communication, Work Ethic, Active Listening, Adaptability to working in fast pace environment, and hold upmost professionalism at all times. Strong written and communication skills

Greeting patients: Welcoming patients to the facility and Scheduling appointments: Organizing appointments for patients

Maintaining medical records: Recording patient medical histories and vital signs in the computer system

Cleaning patient rooms: Sanitizing and reorganizing patient rooms between visits

Prepping examination rooms: Ensuring the exam room is ready for the patient, including disinfecting equipment and stocking supplies

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 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.

2+ Years Experience in outpatient, ambulatory setting

Excellent Communication, Work Ethic, Active Listening, Adaptability to working in fast pace environment, and hold upmost professionalism at all times

BLS upon hire

EPIC or similar EMR system

Ability to work within computer systems

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.

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