Certified Medical Assistant- Internal Medicine- Physician Practice

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinical care under supervision and provide clerical office assistance in a busy outpatient setting.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, completion of an accredited medical assistant program, and strong communication skills to interact with diverse patients. Hours vary, with Monday–Friday shifts and occasional Saturday mornings.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing clinical care under supervision.
• Provide clerical office assistance.
• Support patients and staff to ensure smooth clinic operations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability to fast-paced environment

Data entry / computerized processes

Education

High School diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting in providing clinical care to select patients under the supervision of the professional nurse or licensed medical practitioner and provides clerical office assistance.

Hours will vary. It will be an 8 or 8:30 start and 4:30 or 5 end Monday to Friday. There can be Saturdays once a month 8am -1p and it will include a night till 8pm once a month.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with varying populations
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Knowledge of computerized processes and data entry procedures

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Certified Medical Assistant or National Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Registered Advanced Medical Assistant or Certified Registered Medical Assistant or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant or Registered Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist or Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate or Certified Clinical Administrative Medical Assistant or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.