Certified Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Clinic Support

Atlantic Health; Bridgewater Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care under physician supervision in a clinical setting. You will collaborate with the care team to ensure efficient operations and high-quality patient care.

You will handle patient intake, take vital signs, assist with examinations, collect samples, maintain records, and support referrals while upholding professionalism in a fast-paced environment.

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
• Excellent Communication, Work Ethic, Active Listening, Adaptability to working in fast pace environment, and hold upmost professionalism at all times. Strong written and communication skills
• Greeting patients: Welcoming patients to the facility and Scheduling appointments: Organizing appointments for patients
• Maintaining medical records: Recording patient medical histories and vital signs in the computer system
• Cleaning patient rooms: Sanitizing and reorganizing patient rooms between visits
• Prepping examination rooms: Ensuring the exam room is ready for the patient, including disinfecting equipment and stocking supplies
• 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.

Job description

Atlantic Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care under physician supervision in a clinical setting. You will collaborate with the care team to ensure efficient operations and high-quality patient care.

You will handle patient intake, take vital signs, assist with examinations, collect samples, maintain records, and support referrals while upholding professionalism in a fast-paced environment.