Certified Medical Assistant Physician Services CWR

Equiliem; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide vital clinical support in a dynamic healthcare environment. This role involves assisting patients under the supervision of healthcare professionals, preparing exam rooms, and performing essential clinical tasks such as taking vital signs and conducting lab tests. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse patient population. Join a team that values your contributions and offers a range of benefits to support your career in healthcare.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Medical Assistant program preferred.
• 2 years of previous experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing clinical care under supervision.
• Prepare exam rooms and assist patients for physician visits.
• Perform EKG, phlebotomy, and other lab testing.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to interact effectively with varying populations

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge of computerized processes and data entry procedures

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Job Summary:

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.

Essential Generic Job Functions (List in order of importance):

• 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 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.

Education Requirement:

• Required Education: High School diploma or equivalent such as a GED.


• Preferred Education: Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• AHA BLS


• One of the following:
  
  
  
  • CMA-NHA (National Healthcareer Association)
  
  
  • CMA-NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing)
  
  
  • CMA-AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants)
  
  
  • RMA-AMT (American Medical Technologists)
  
  
  • RMA-NAHP (National Association for Health Professionals)
  
  
  • AMCA (American Medical Certification Association)
  
  
  • NCMA (National Certification Medical Association)
  
  
  
  

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:

• N/A

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Required Skills & Experience:
  
  
  
  • 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.
  
  
  
  


• Preferred Skills & Experience: N/A

Schedule Notes:

• Monday-Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm with mandatory 1/2 hour for lunch


• Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm with mandatory 1/2 hour for lunch


• Monday-Friday


• No weekends


• No holidays


• No on-call


• Neuro Dept.


• 2 Years of previous experience - Required.

Reason:

New Position

Equiliem Healthcare specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long term local and travel assignments. Equiliem has been recognized as a certified small business enterprise. In addition, we are proud that we have earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms and have been awarded Best in Staffing 4 years running by our employees and client partners.

Benefits offered to our workers include the following:

• Medical Insurance


• Vision & Dental insurance


• Life Insurance


• 401K


• Commuter Benefits


• Employee Discounts & Rewards


• Payroll Payment Options