Certified Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Clinic Support

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

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant to perform patient intake, update medical records, and administer screening tools under physician supervision. You will record vital signs, assist with walk-in and scheduled visits, manage referrals, and support team-based care while guiding patients through the healthcare system with empathy.

Strong communication, reliability, and basic clinical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• National Certification CCMA from recognized bodies (NHA, AAMA, NAHP, ARMA, AMT, AMCA, NCCT).
• Associate's degree in Medical Care or related field is preferred.

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.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

National Certification CCMA

Associate's degree (preferred)

Job description

Atlantic Health System is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant to perform patient intake, update medical records, and administer screening tools under physician supervision. You will record vital signs, assist with walk-in and scheduled visits, manage referrals, and support team-based care while guiding patients through the healthcare system with empathy.

Strong communication, reliability, and basic clinical skills are essential.