Certified Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Atlantic Health; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

403(b) Retirement Plan

PTO & Paid Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Acad

Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave

On-Site Childcare

Well-Being Rewards

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fertility Benefits

Job summary

Atlantic Medical Group seeks a qualified Medical Assistant to support patient intake, record-keeping, and clinical coordination in our New Jersey practices. The role involves administering screening tools, recording vital signs, and assisting physicians in a fast-paced clinic to ensure accurate documentation and patient comfort.

You will collect specimens, update records, and help patients navigate the health care system while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and teamwork with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• National Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• National Certification CCMA from: NHA, AAMA, NAHP, ARMA, AMT, AMCA, or NCCT.

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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Active listening

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Medical Care or related field

Tools

EPIC EMR

Ability to work within computer systems

Job description

Atlantic Medical Group seeks a qualified Medical Assistant to support patient intake, record-keeping, and clinical coordination in our New Jersey practices. The role involves administering screening tools, recording vital signs, and assisting physicians in a fast-paced clinic to ensure accurate documentation and patient comfort.

You will collect specimens, update records, and help patients navigate the health care system while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and teamwork with