Certified Medical Assistant - Jersey City, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health; Jersey City (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 team. This role involves performing essential clinical and clerical tasks to ensure a smooth patient experience. From taking vital signs to assisting with minor procedures, you'll play a key role in enhancing patient care. With a commitment to high-quality academic medicine, this organization offers a supportive environment where you can grow your skills and contribute to the health of the community. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Short & Long-Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

Discounts Through Partners

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of relevant experience or equivalent education.
• BLS Certification and Medical Assistant Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine clinical tasks under physician direction.
• Support clerical tasks like scheduling and insurance verification.
• Prepare patients for examination and record vital signs.

Skills

Clinical Tasks

Clerical Tasks

Bilingual Spanish

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Systems

Job description

Job Overview:

Grove Medical Associates is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to perform routine clinical and clerical tasks under the direction of a physician or other health practitioner. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs, medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, processing prescription refills, and assisting with minor procedures as directed by a physician or health practitioner. The CMA acts as a practice ambassador, contributing to overall patient experience, safety, and privacy.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 6 months of relevant experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred:

• Bilingual Spanish is a plus
• Knowledge of electronic medical record (EMR) systems

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• BLS Certification approved by the American Heart Association
• Medical Assistant Certification: NHA, NCCT, AMT, AAMA, NCMA, AMCA, AECA, or NAHP

Scheduling Requirements:

• Monday - Wednesday 8:30am - 6:00pm
• Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Friday 8:30am - 3:00pm
• Saturday 8:30am - 1:00pm (If working a Saturday, you will be off on Friday)
• Full-Time

Essential Functions:

• Performs clinical tasks such as EKGs, hearing and vision screens, urinalysis, injections, vaccinations, and medication administration, treatments and minor surgeries as needed
• Supports practice needs with clerical tasks such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, collecting co-pays, preparing lab requests, and other clerical tasks as assigned
• Communicates with insurance providers and handles pre-authorizations and certifications as necessary
• Prepares rooms, arranges instruments and equipment, and ensures a neat and sanitary environment
• Rooms patients, verifies patient information, confirms purpose of visit, obtains and records vitals and updates medical history
• Communicates with patients and other providers per the instruction of the overseeing physician or health practitioner
• Creates and maintains health record information, files and organizes, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.