Certified Medical Assistant - Orthopaedics - Physician Practice

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Certified Medical Assistant in a busy Orthopaedic Surgery office. This role involves preparing patients for examinations, taking vital signs, and assisting with various lab tests. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, showcasing excellent communication skills and a commitment to patient care. With a culture rooted in collaboration and support, this position offers a chance to contribute to a team dedicated to transforming healthcare and improving patient lives. If you are passionate about making a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Competitive Benefits

Supportive Work Environment

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Excellent communication and patient interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and assist patients for physician visits.
• Take vital signs and maintain patient records.
• Perform EKGs, lab tests, and assist with billing procedures.

Skills

Communication Skills

Patient Care

Data Entry

Fast-Paced Environment Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant Program

Tools

Computer Software for Office Systems

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant - Orthopaedics - Physician Practice

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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.

Related keywords: CMA, Registered Medical Assistant, RMA

This is a busy Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine office. It's open Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm, no weekends.

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

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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