Certified Medical Assistant I- Full Time, Days, 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 essential patient care in a clinical setting. In this role, you will collaborate with a dynamic care team, ensuring smooth operations and excellent patient experiences. From managing patient intake and medical records to administering medication under physician supervision, your contributions will be vital in maintaining high-quality standards. You will also guide patients through the healthcare system, offering emotional support and helping them navigate their appointments. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care within a supportive and professional environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of certified medical assistant scope of practice.
• Experience in patient care and medical record management.

Responsibilities

• Handles patient intake and updates medical records.
• Records medical information, conducts patient interviews, and administers medication.
• Monitors compliance with accreditation and assists with referrals.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical Record Management

Vital Signs Monitoring

Patient Interviewing

Medication Administration

Emotional Support

Education

Certified Medical Assistant Certification

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.