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

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will provide essential patient care and support, ensuring smooth operations in a clinical setting. Your responsibilities will include handling patient intake, administering medications, and maintaining accurate medical records. This position emphasizes holistic patient-centered care, where you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient experiences. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and thrive in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing direct and indirect patient care in a clinical setting.
• Knowledge of medical record management and patient intake processes.

Responsibilities

• Handle patient intake and update medical records.
• Administer medication under physician supervision and monitor vital signs.
• Assist patients with referrals to specialists and provide emotional support.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical Record Management

Vital Signs Monitoring

Patient Communication

Emotional Support

Education

Certified Medical Assistant Certification

High School Diploma

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 scheduled practice 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.