Certified Medical Assistant (Per Diem - Day), Somerville NJ

RWJBarnabas Health; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health care provider as a Certified Medical Assistant in Somerville, NJ. This role is essential for delivering high-quality patient care through clinical tasks such as EKGs, injections, and vaccinations. You will also support clerical duties, ensuring smooth operations within the practice. With a commitment to improving community health, this position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a compassionate team dedicated to creating healthier communities. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal nurse assistance training program.
• At least six months of experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical tasks including EKGs, injections, and vaccinations.
• Support clerical tasks such as scheduling and insurance verification.
• Prepare rooms and maintain a clean environment for patient care.

Skills

EKGs

Hearing and vision screens

Urinalysis

Injections

Vaccinations

Medication administration

Clerical tasks

Education

Completion of a formal nurse assistance training program

Job description

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a qualified Certified Medical Assistant in Somerville, NJ. The role involves performing clinical tasks such as EKGs, hearing and vision screens, urinalysis, injections, vaccinations, and medication administration.

Qualifications:

• Completion of a formal nurse assistance training program
• At least six months of experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• CMA Certification
• BLS Certification from AHA

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift
• Per Diem Schedule

Essential Functions:

• Support practice needs with clerical tasks such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, collecting co-pays, preparing lab requests, and other assigned clerical duties
• Communicate with insurance providers, handle pre-authorizations and certifications as needed
• Prepare rooms, arrange instruments and equipment, and maintain a clean and sanitary environment
• Room patients, verify patient information, confirm visit purpose, obtain and record vitals, and update medical history
• Communicate with patients and providers as instructed by the overseeing physician or health practitioner
• Create and maintain health records, file and organize documents as needed

Other Duties:

This job description does not encompass all activities, duties, or responsibilities required. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Why Choose RWJBarnabas Health?

We are a leading health care provider delivering patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate, equitable manner. Our mission is to create healthier communities, one person at a time. As New Jersey’s premier academic health system, we innovate in patient care, education, and research, addressing clinical and social health determinants.

Our commitment extends to improving local community health and creating educational and career opportunities across New Jersey. We aim to meet the evolving needs of our residents through coordinated care, community programs, and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer