Certified Medical Assistant - Orthopedic Specialty - Physician Practice

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to assist in providing clinical care to patients under supervision and to support clerical office tasks. The role includes rooming patients, updating medical records, and assisting with in-office procedures, MRI authorizations, and scheduling.

Travel to additional office locations within Bergen County is required. A CMA certification and BLS are required, with a GED or higher education as a baseline.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Excellent communication skills essential.
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse populations.
• Comfort with fast-paced environment and data entry procedures.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and prepare for visits.
• Review and update patients' medical records.
• Assist with minor in-office procedures and administrative duties.
• Handle MRI authorizations and scheduling tasks.
• Travel to additional office locations within Bergen County as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Diversity interaction

Fast-paced work

Data entry proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Graduate of 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.

This position is responsible for rooming patients, reviewing / updating the patient's medical records, assists with minor in-office procedures and administrative duties, MRI authorizations,scheduling.

*Traveling to additional office locations within Bergen County required**

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.