Certified Medical Assistant- Pediatrics- Physician Practice

Hackensack Meridian Health; Freehold Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known healthcare organization in New Jersey is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join their Pediatrics department. The role involves providing clinical care under supervision and assisting in clerical tasks, contributing to patient care in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and possess relevant certifications, as well as excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision

Tuition reimbursement

Paid leave and retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Must hold a Certified Medical Assistant certification.
• Ability to perform basic clinical tasks and familiarity with medical terminology.
• Must possess AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam room, treatment room, supplies, and instruments.
• Takes vital signs and records them in the medical chart.
• Assists with collections and billing procedures as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to interact effectively

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

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Description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

Description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting in providing clinical care to select patients under the supervision of the professional nurse or licensed medical practitioner and provides clerical office assistance.

Related keywords: CMA, Registered Medical Assistant, RMA

Responsibilties

A day in the life of a Certified Medical Assistant at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Prepares exam room, treatment room, supplies and instruments.
• Prepares patients for physician visit and examination assisting as directed.
• Takes patient's vital signs and records in medical chart.
• Understands proper function and care of special equipment.
• Performs EKG, PFT, Audiometry, Titmus Test as indicated after a performance evaluation checklist completion. Also performs UDS, BAT, Phlebotomy, and other lab testing as indicated after performance evaluation checklist completion.
• Maintains records by completing patient records as directed; file record and reports.
• Assists with collections/billing procedures as needed.
• Uses computer software to maintain office systems.
• Identifies and responds to issues of confidentiality.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 1 hour a day
  
  

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent such as a GED
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with varying populations
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Knowledge of computerized processes and data entry procedures
  
  

Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
  
  

Licenses And Certifications Required

• Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Registered Medical Assistant or National Certified Medical Assistant or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
  
  

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

Job Duties

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.
  
  

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. Starting at $23.27 Hourly

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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