Certified Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Clinic Support

Atlantic Health; Kinnelon (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in New Jersey seeks a clinical support professional to assist with patient intake, updating medical records, recording vital signs, collecting specimens, and administering medications under physician supervision.

The role emphasizes holistic, patient-centered care within a team-based environment, guiding patients through the health system and supporting referrals, scheduling, and accreditation readiness.

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.
• 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.

Job description

Atlantic Health in New Jersey seeks a clinical support professional to assist with patient intake, updating medical records, recording vital signs, collecting specimens, and administering medications under physician supervision.

The role emphasizes holistic, patient-centered care within a team-based environment, guiding patients through the health system and supporting referrals, scheduling, and accreditation readiness.