Certified Medical Assistant I- Full Time, Days, AMG Geriatric Care, Morristown NJ

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to provide exceptional patient care in a clinical setting. This role involves collaborating with a dynamic interdisciplinary care team to ensure smooth operations and high-quality patient experiences. You will be responsible for handling patient intake, recording vital signs, and assisting with clinic visits. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive environment that values your contributions and fosters professional growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• National Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program is essential.

Responsibilities

• Handles patient intake and updates medical records.
• Records medical information and conducts patient interviews.
• Monitors environment for compliance and evaluates practice schedules.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical Record Management

Vital Signs Monitoring

Patient Communication

Education

High School Diploma

National Certification from Medical Assistant Program

Associate's Degree in Medical Care

Job description

Job Description

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:

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.

Qualifications

Required:
1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. National Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Preferred:
1. Associate's degree in Medical Care or related field.
2. 1 year of experience in Health Care services.