Certified Medical Assistant Physician Services CWR

Equiliem; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join their team in Toms River, NJ. In this role, you will provide essential clinical and clerical support to patients, ensuring a seamless healthcare experience. Your responsibilities will include preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, and performing various lab tests, all while maintaining a high standard of patient care and confidentiality. This position offers a stable schedule with no weekends or holidays, allowing you to focus on delivering quality healthcare. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Certifications in BLS and CMA or RMA are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing clinical care and clerical support to patients.
• Prepare exam rooms, take vital signs, and perform lab testing.

Skills

Communication Skills

Data Entry

Patient Interaction

Fast-Paced Environment Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant Program

Tools

Computer Software

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

• 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)
  
  
  
  

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.

Schedule Notes

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday No Weekends No Holidays No On-Call No Float

Reason

New Position