Certified Medical Assistant I, Per Diem - Days, Nephrology, Morristown

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

Job summary

Atlantic Health in Morristown, NJ is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinical workflow, patient intake, and data recording. You will work under physician supervision to record vital signs and prepare patients for visits.

This role emphasizes holistic, patient-centered care and collaboration with a care team to guide patients through the health system and ensure timely appointments.

Responsibilities

• Handles patient intake, updates medical records, and administers screening tools.
• Records medical information and test results, conducts patient interviews, takes and records vital signs, collects specimens, and administers medication under physician supervision.
• Assists with walk-in and scheduled clinic visits, ensures verification and recording of clinical data and adherence to quality standards.
• Monitors environment for compliance with continual accreditation readiness and evaluates practice schedule for changes or updates.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the certified medical assistant scope of practice, incorporating elements of holistic patient-centered and team-based care.
• Guides patients through the health care system and helps patients arrive at scheduled appointments on time.
• Provides emotional support related to the patient's clinical situation in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
• Assists with referrals of patients to the appropriate specialist for diagnosis or treatment.
• 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.