Certified Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Exam Support

Hackensack Meridian Health; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinicians and provide essential patient care. The role includes room setup, patient prep, vital signs, basic tests, and chart documentation.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and certification as a CMA; additional program graduate benefits may apply. The position requires strong communication and the ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of computerized processes and data entry procedures.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in clinical care under supervision of nurse or practitioner.
• Prepare exam room, patient, supplies and instruments.
• Takes vital signs and records in chart.
• Perform EKG, phlebotomy and other indicated tests.
• Maintain records and assist with billing procedures.
• Use computer systems for office operations.
• Adhere to confidentiality and patient communication standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Data entry/computer literacy

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Certified Medical Assistant

Patient interaction

Education

High School diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited medical assistant program

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinicians and provide essential patient care. The role includes room setup, patient prep, vital signs, basic tests, and chart documentation.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and certification as a CMA; additional program graduate benefits may apply. The position requires strong communication and the ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.