Certified Medical Assistant I, Full Time, Rheumotology, West Orange

Atlantic Health System; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Certified Medical Assistant to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will provide essential direct and indirect patient care in a clinical setting, ensuring the highest standards of patient service and operational efficiency. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary care team, managing patient intake and medical records while administering medications and monitoring vital signs under physician supervision. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient experiences and outcomes in a supportive environment focused on holistic care.

Qualifications

• Responsible for direct and indirect patient care under physician supervision.
• Handles patient intake and updates medical records efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient interviews and records vital signs.
• Guides patients through the healthcare system and assists with referrals.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical Record Management

Vital Signs Monitoring

Medication Administration

Patient Communication

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.