Certified Medical Assistant II — Elevating Patient Care

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

Job summary

Atlantic Health in Morristown, NJ is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to support patient care and clinic operations. You will handle patient intake, update EMR records, and assist with both walk-in and scheduled visits, ensuring accurate data and adherence to quality standards.

This role emphasizes holistic, patient-centered care, coordination of referrals, and guiding patients through the health system, while maintaining timeliness and compassionate support.

Responsibilities

• Handles patient intake, updates medical records, and administers appropriate screening tools.
• Documents appropriate correspondence, assessments, and care in patient's electronic medical records (EMR).
• 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

Atlantic Health in Morristown, NJ is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to support patient care and clinic operations. You will handle patient intake, update EMR records, and assist with both walk-in and scheduled visits, ensuring accurate data and adherence to quality standards.

This role emphasizes holistic, patient-centered care, coordination of referrals, and guiding patients through the health system, while maintaining timeliness and compassionate support.