Certified Medical Assistant I, Per Diem, Variable, AMG Pediatrics- Scotch Plains, NJ

Atlantic Health System; Scotch Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care under physician supervision in a clinic setting. You will support a multidisciplinary team, assist with patient intake, and ensure smooth operation of practice workflows.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma, national CCMA certification, and EPIC EMR experience; associate degree and healthcare experience are preferred. BLS on hire is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• National CCMA certification from NHA, AAMA, NAHP, ARMA, AMT, AMCA, or NCCT required.
• Associate's degree in Medical Care or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle patient intake and updates to medical records.
• Record medical information, collect specimens, and assist with vital signs under physician supervision.
• Assist with walk-in and scheduled visits, ensure data accuracy and quality.
• Maintain accreditation readiness and adapt practice schedules as needed.
• Provide patient-centered care and refer to appropriate specialists when required.

Skills

Communication

Active Listening

Adaptability

Professionalism

Work Ethic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

National CCMA Certification

Associate's degree in Medical Care or related field

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Days & Shifts: Variable. Saturdays as needed.

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:

• Handles patient intake, updates medical records, and administers appropriate 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.

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• National Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• National Certification CCMA from: NHA, AAMA, NAHP, ARMA, AMT, AMCA, or NCCT.

Preferred:

• Associate's degree in Medical Care or related field.
• 1+ year of experience in Health Care services.
• BLS upon hire
• EPIC or similar EMR system
• Ability to work within computer systems
• Excellent Communication, Work Ethic, Active Listening, Adaptability to working in fast pace environment, and hold upmost professionalism at all times