Certified Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Clinic Operations

Atlantic Health System; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care under physician supervision in a clinical setting. You will support the care team, update records, and help ensure smooth operations across clerical and clinical tasks.

Key responsibilities include conducting patient interviews, taking vital signs, preparing specimens, assisting with examinations, and coordinating referrals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• National Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Associate's degree in Medical Care or related field.

Responsibilities

• Handle 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.
• Monitors environment for compliance with continual accreditation readiness and evaluates practice schedule for changes or updates.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the certified medical assistant scope of practice, incorporating elements of holistic patient-centered and team-based care.
• Guides patients through the health care system and helps patients arrive at scheduled appointments on time.
• Provides emotional support related to the patient's clinical situation in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
• Assists with referrals of patients to the appropriate specialist for diagnosis or treatment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Medical terminology

Vital signs

Clerical tasks

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

National Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Associate's degree in Medical Care or related field

Job description

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care under physician supervision in a clinical setting. You will support the care team, update records, and help ensure smooth operations across clerical and clinical tasks.

Key responsibilities include conducting patient interviews, taking vital signs, preparing specimens, assisting with examinations, and coordinating referrals.