Certified Medical Assistant - Per Diem

Completecarenj; New Jersey; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer matching

Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)

Job summary

CompleteCareNJ in New Jersey is looking for a Reporting/Department Head Practice Manager to oversee patient services and manage a friendly, team-based healthcare environment. Responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, coordinating with providers, and improving healthcare performance.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, medical assistant training, and experience in healthcare settings. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, 401(k) matching, and ongoing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a healthcare setting.
• MA certification required within 6 months of employment.
• CPR certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to patients ensuring a safe environment of care.
• Act as an active participant in the healthcare team.
• Manage assigned provider’s schedule to optimize patient access.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Approved Medical Assistant program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (preferred)

Job description

Reporting/Department Head Practice Manager

FLSA Status – Non-Exempt

EEO Category – Service Worker

Major Function

To provide friendly, professional, and high‑quality support to CompleteCare’s providers within a team‑based, patient‑centered medical home model of care.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide services to patients while ensuring a safe environment of care
• Reduce risks of nosocomial infections in patients, employees, and visitors
• Always embody friendly and courteous customer service with both patients and staff
• Act as an active participant in the healthcare team – working together with all levels of staff to ensure the best care possible for patients
• Work with team to meet specific healthcare performance improvement goals
• Adhere to all applicable HIPAA guidelines as to ensure confidentiality of patient information
• Problem‑solve issues as they arise in a proactive and positive manner
• Organize and prioritize tasks as assigned
• Work with supervisor to plan departmental activities, evaluate data and make suggestions for improvement
• Maintain a clean and orderly workspace and efficiently utilize supplies

Other Job Duties

• Manage assigned provider’s schedule to ensure that we are optimizing access for our patients
• Communicate with provider about patients to be seen
• Greet patients and escort them to exam rooms
• Identify patients and confirm medical records
• Schedule appointments as necessary
• Register patients and collect all information required
• Prepare patients’ record for provider
• Prepare patients for exam by collecting relevant medical history, information about visits, vital signs, and instruct them on preparation for exam procedures
• Assist provider during examination
• Select and complete all required forms for each medical screening
• Guide patients through their visit
• Administer vaccines and complete referrals as needed
• Communicate status of the patient with other members of the healthcare team
• Ensure medical charts are returned
• Properly dispose of soiled equipment and laundry and prepare regulated medical waste
• Transport and retrieve instruments safely and prepare for sterilization
• Keep clinical area clean, orderly, and stocked with supplies
• Open and close clinical area according to assignment
• Assist Practice Manager, Head Nurse or Charge Nurse with other tasks and projects as required on an as‑needed basis to meet the goals and objectives of the organization
• May require lifting/assisting patients
• Position requires work with hazardous and bio‑hazardous materials
• Requires walking/standing for long periods of time
• Additional job duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program
• 1–2 years of experience in a healthcare setting
• Experience with electronic medical records preferred
• MA certification required within 6 months of employment
• CPR certified
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with all members of the healthcare team
• Commitment to professional growth and development in a dynamic, forward‑thinking organization
• Demonstrated knowledge in the role of every medical emergency

EOE

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Incentive program
• Life and disability insurance
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Reimbursement for licensure and certifications
• Reimbursement for CPR
• Discounted services
• Employee recognition programs
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) via Ameriflex (covers most out‑of‑pocket expenses)
• Pension plan
• Cancer insurance policies
• Employee‑paid life insurance — 2x annual salary, up to $150K (CCHN‑paid benefit)
• AAA membership (discounted rates)
• BJ’s Wholesale Club membership (discounted rates)
• Direct deposit
• Childcare reimbursement program
• Intersite travel reimbursement