Certified Medical Assistant - Neurology - Physician Practice

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Paramus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinical care under supervision and handle basic clerical tasks in a busy office in Paramus.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, CMA credentials, excellent communication, and comfort with data entry and patient interaction. Schedule typically 8:00am–4:30pm, with flexibility as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant credentials required as listed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing clinical care under supervision of a nurse or licensed practitioner.
• Provide clerical office assistance as needed.
• Schedule is 8:00am - 4:30pm (subject to change) based on office needs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team interaction

Data entry

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.

Schedule is: 8:00am - 4:30pm (subject to change) based on office needs.

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.