Certified Medical Assistant – Patient-Centered Clinic Support

Atlantic Health System; Cedar Knolls (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Cedar Knolls, NJ, seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient intake, update medical records, and administer screening tools under physician supervision. You will record vital signs, collect specimens, and assist with clinic visits while ensuring data accuracy and quality standards.

You will guide patients through the healthcare system, coordinate referrals to specialists, and provide emotional support per the care plan, contributing to holistic,

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 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.

Job description

Atlantic Health System in Cedar Knolls, NJ, seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient intake, update medical records, and administer screening tools under physician supervision. You will record vital signs, collect specimens, and assist with clinic visits while ensuring data accuracy and quality standards.

You will guide patients through the healthcare system, coordinate referrals to specialists, and provide emotional support per the care plan, contributing to holistic,