Certified Medical Assistant - Orthopedics - Physician Practices

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is opening a new Orthopaedics office and is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant. This role involves providing clinical care and clerical support to select patients in a collaborative team environment. The position offers competitive benefits and a positive workplace culture, and will operate Monday through Friday, no weekends.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in fast-paced settings.
• Certified Medical Assistant certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing clinical care to patients under supervision.
• Provide clerical office assistance.

Skills

Communication

Data Entry

Supportive Interaction

Fast Paced Environment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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.

This new Orthopaedics office is opening on September 2, 2025 and will be open 8:30am-5:00pm, no weekends!

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!