Certified Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Front Desk Pro

Valley Health System; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts and Commutr

6 Paid Holidays & PTO

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Center Membership Discount

Day Care Discounts

Job summary

Valley Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant/Front Desk professional for our Paramus practice. The role involves patient intake, basic clinical tasks such as blood draws and EKGs, and accurate EMR documentation under physician supervision.

The position requires a certified Medical Assistant with NJ recognition, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to support a high-functioning clinical team. On-site, day shift, comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and formal Medical Assistant program recognized by the State of New Jersey.
• Certification is required.
• coursework in office management, database management or business.
• Computer literacy is expected.

Responsibilities

• Greet and register patients; collect insurance information and payments at point of service.
• Maintain daily patient scheduling; answer calls to schedule appointments or handle inquiries.
• Coordinate with clinical staff to meet special needs and ensure smooth patient flow.
• Support Practice Manager and staff with front desk responsibilities as required.

Skills

Patient communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification

Office management coursework

Database management coursework

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Valley Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant/Front Desk professional for our Paramus practice. The role involves patient intake, basic clinical tasks such as blood draws and EKGs, and accurate EMR documentation under physician supervision.

The position requires a certified Medical Assistant with NJ recognition, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to support a high-functioning clinical team. On-site, day shift, comprehensive benefits offered.