Certified Medical Assistant I, Full Time - Days, Internal Medicine, Cedar Knolls and Maplewood

Atlantic Health; Cedar Knolls (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in Cedar Knolls, NJ seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient intake, update records, take vital signs, collect specimens, and administer medications under physician supervision.

You will assist walk-in and scheduled visits, verify data, promote quality care, guide patients through the health system, provide emotional support, and participate in referrals within a team-based, patient-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Handles patient intake and updates medical records.
• Records medical information and test results; takes vital signs.
• Assists with walk-in and scheduled clinic visits; ensures data accuracy.
• Monitors compliance with accreditation readiness and schedules.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medical assistant scope of practice; supports patient-centered care.
• Guides patients through the health care system and helps with appointments.
• Provides emotional support related to clinical situations within care plan.
• Assists with referrals to specialists as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.