Certified Medical Assistant: Outpatient Care Pro

Atlantic Health; Boonton (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Parental/Adoption Leave

On-site childcare

Job summary

Atlantic Medical Group in Boonton, NJ is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant I for a full-time day shift (8am-4pm). You will support physicians, perform patient intake, document vital signs, and assist with exams in a fast-paced primary care setting.

Responsibilities include recording medical data, preparing specimens, coordinating referrals, and ensuring smooth clinic operations while maintaining professionalism and compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• National Certification CCMA from: NHA, AAMA, NAHP, ARMA, AMT, AMCA, or NCCT.
• Preferred: Associate's degree in Medical Care or related field.
• 1 year of experience in Health Care services.
• 2+ Years Experience in outpatient, ambulatory setting.
• BLS upon hire.
• EPIC or similar EMR system.
• Ability to work within computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Handles patient intake, updates medical records, and administers appropriate screening tools.
• Records medical information and test results, conducts patient interviews, takes and records vital signs, collects specimens, and administers medication under physician supervision.
• Assists with walk-in and scheduled clinic visits, ensures verification and recording of clinical data and adherence to quality standards.
• Guides patients through the health care system and helps patients arrive at scheduled appointments on time.
• Taking vital signs: typically performed before a patient sees a doctor to establish a baseline for future exams.
• Assisting with examinations: Working closely with physicians to perform clinical tasks.
• Collecting and preparing laboratory samples: instructing patients on how to collect samples or drawing blood.
• Provides emotional support related to the patient’s clinical situation in accordance with the patient’s plan of care.

Skills

Excellent communication

Active listening

Adaptability

Professionalism

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

CCMA Certification

Associate's degree (preferred)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Atlantic Medical Group in Boonton, NJ is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant I for a full-time day shift (8am-4pm). You will support physicians, perform patient intake, document vital signs, and assist with exams in a fast-paced primary care setting.

Responsibilities include recording medical data, preparing specimens, coordinating referrals, and ensuring smooth clinic operations while maintaining professionalism and compassionate patient care.