Certified Medical Assistant — Vital Patient Care & Lab Support

Hackensack Meridian Health; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinical care under supervision. This full-time role involves preparing exam rooms, assisting physicians, recording vital signs, and performing basic tests.

The position is typically Monday through Friday, 7am–5pm, with potential coverage at Hackensack locations as needed. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential to deliver patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, and/or GED equivalent programs.
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced environment

Data entry

Education

High School diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinical care under supervision. This full-time role involves preparing exam rooms, assisting physicians, recording vital signs, and performing basic tests.

The position is typically Monday through Friday, 7am–5pm, with potential coverage at Hackensack locations as needed. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential to deliver patient-centered care.