Certified Medical Assistant - Multispecialty/Allergy - Physician Practice

Hackensack Meridian Health; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for a multispecialty practice focusing on allergy care. The role involves a variety of clinical and clerical responsibilities in a supportive team environment. The position offers competitive pay and benefits while aiming to provide high-quality care to the Clifton community.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively with diverse populations.
• Certified Medical Assistant or equivalent certification is a must.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam and treatment rooms, assists patients during visits.
• Takes vital signs and performs EKG, phlebotomy, and lab testing.
• Maintains patient records and assists with billing procedures.

Skills

Communication

Data Entry

Patient Interaction

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant - Multispecialty/Allergy - Physician Practice

Pay Competitive

Location Clifton/New Jersey

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 165130

Overview

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.

Be a part of an exciting new practice with 2 Allergy physicians that focus on the health and wellbeing of the Clifton community, opening in June! Schedule entails working Monday-Friday 8:30am 5:00pm and one weekend per month.

Related keywords: CMA, Registered Medical Assistant, RMA

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Certified Medical Assistant at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Prepares exam room, treatment room, supplies and instruments.
• Prepares patients for physician visit and examination assisting as directed.
• Takes patient's vital signs and records in medical chart.
• Understands proper function and care of special equipment.
• Performs EKG, PFT, Audiometry, Titmus Test as indicated after a performance evaluation checklist completion. Also performs UDS, BAT, Phlebotomy, and other lab testing as indicated after performance evaluation checklist completion.
• Maintains records by completing patient records as directed; file record and reports.
• Assists with collections/billing procedures as needed.
• Uses computer software to maintain office systems.
• Identifies and responds to issues of confidentiality.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 1 hour a day

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent such as a GED
• 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 Certified Registered Medical Assistant or National Certified Medical Assistant or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

About the company

Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading not-for-profit health care organization that is the most comprehensive and truly integrated health care network in New Jersey, offering a complete range of medical services, innovative research and life-enhancing care. The health care network comprises 13 hospitals, including two academic medical centers, two children’s hospitals and nine community hospitals, physician practices, more than 120 ambulatory care centers, surgery centers, home health services, long-term care and assisted living communities, ambulance services, lifesaving air medical transportation, fitness and wellness centers, rehabilitation centers, and urgent care and after-hours centers.

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