Certified Medical Assistant - Occupational Health

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for its Occupational Health unit in New Jersey. The role involves providing clinical care and clerical support, including preparing exam rooms and taking vital signs, aimed at enhancing patient well-being and operational efficiency. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a high school diploma, with preferred certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Excellent communication skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam rooms and assists patients before physician visits.
• Takes and records patients' vital signs.
• Assists with collections and billing procedures as necessary.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant - Occupational Health

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Description

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

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.

Our Occupational Health Clinics are responsible for the onboarding process which can include pre-employment physicals and specialized testing for team members as well as fitness for duty evaluations and workers compensation injury follow up

Team Health is led by a dedicated group of professionals who collaborate to ensure the health and safety of team members across the network.

• Must be Willing to travel for training to Edison and orientation at Iselin*
  
  

Related keywords: CMA, Registered Medical Assistant, RMA

Responsibilties

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!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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