Certified Medical Assistant - Primary Care - Physician Practice

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to assist in providing clinical care under supervision of a nurse or licensed practitioner, and to perform clerical office tasks as part of patient care.

This posting covers per diem, part-time, or full-time status within Advanced Medical Group. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited medical assistant program.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required.
• Proficiency in basic computer systems and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing clinical care under supervision of a nurse or licensed practitioner.
• Provide clerical and office support as part of patient care.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal communication

Fast-paced work

Data entry

Education

Graduate of accredited medical assistant program

High School diploma or GED

AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers

Job 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.

This posting is for all current Advanced Medical Group Team Members that are either per diem, part time, or full time status

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• 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 National Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Registered Advanced Medical Assistant or Certified Registered Medical Assistant or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant or Registered Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist or Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate or Certified Clinical Administrative Medical Assistant or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.