Certified Medical Assistant - Primary Care- Physician Services

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; West Milford (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinical care under supervision of a physician or licensed practitioner and to provide clerical office support in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates hold a High School Diploma or GED and have completed an accredited Medical Assistant program, with strong communication skills and the ability to interact with diverse populations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing clinical care to select patients under supervision of the professional nurse or licensed medical practitioner.
• Provide clerical office assistance.
• Will be required to work rotating evenings and weekends.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Program Graduate

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.

*Will be required to work rotating evenings and weekends

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.