Certified Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Atlantic Health; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in Morristown, NJ is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient intake, update records, and perform screening tasks under physician supervision.

You will take vital signs, collect specimens, assist with clinic visits, verify data, and help ensure quality standards.

The role emphasizes holistic, patient-centered care, guiding patients through the health system, offering emotional support, and coordinating referrals as needed.

Responsibilities

• Handles patient intake, updates medical records, and administers appropriate screening tools.
• Records medical information and test results; conducts patient interviews; takes vital signs; collects specimens; administers meds under supervision.
• Assists with walk-in and scheduled clinic visits; verifies and records clinical data; ensures adherence to quality standards.
• Monitors environment for accreditation readiness and reviews practice schedules for updates.
• Applies CMA scope of practice with holistic patient-centered and team-based care.
• Guides patients through the health care system and helps them reach scheduled appointments on time.
• Provides emotional support per the patient’s plan of care.
• Assists with referrals to appropriate specialists for diagnosis or treatment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Atlantic Health in Morristown, NJ is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient intake, update records, and perform screening tasks under physician supervision.

You will take vital signs, collect specimens, assist with clinic visits, verify data, and help ensure quality standards.

The role emphasizes holistic, patient-centered care, guiding patients through the health system, offering emotional support, and coordinating referrals as needed.