Certified Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Growth

Altasciences; Bridgeton (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K with automatic employer match

PTO and Paid Holidays

Company paid Life Insurance

Disability insurance (short and long‑l

Wellness programs

Job summary

Altasciences in Bridgeton, New Jersey is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinicians by preparing patients, taking vital signs, and documenting in EMR. You will assist in exam rooms, scheduling, and maintaining a smooth workflow to ensure timely care.

Responsibilities include patient intake, vital signs, blood draws, and collaboration with providers while upholding HIPAA and safety standards.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a medical office preferred, minimum 6 months required.
• Familiar with EKG, Phlebotomy and Patient Care.
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant.
• CPR certified.
• Experience on EHR and EMR systems, Athena preferred.
• Knowledge of pre-authorizations and referrals.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional nursing staff by providing direct patient care and taking vital signs.
• Assist physicians by maintaining workflow, organizing exam rooms and supplies.
• Follows instructions, reports observations, and ensures timely appointments.
• Schedule initial evaluations, follow-ups, and cancellations.
• Make appointment reminder calls professionally and courteously.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance in EMR entries.
• Obtain and enter patient history and update the medication list in EMR.
• Answer phones, fax, file and assist with administrative tasks.

Skills

EKG familiarity

Phlebotomy

Patient care

EMR familiarity

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

Tools

Athena EMR

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Altasciences in Bridgeton, New Jersey is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinicians by preparing patients, taking vital signs, and documenting in EMR. You will assist in exam rooms, scheduling, and maintaining a smooth workflow to ensure timely care.

Responsibilities include patient intake, vital signs, blood draws, and collaboration with providers while upholding HIPAA and safety standards.