Clinical Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Frontline Support

Hackensack Meridian Health; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to assist in clinical care under supervision and provide clerical support. The role emphasizes patient interaction, accurate charting and adherence to confidentiality in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, assisting physicians, performing basic lab tests as indicated, and using office software to maintain records.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Population diversity

Fast-paced environment

Data entry procedures

Education

High School diploma / GED

Graduate of Medical Assistant program

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to assist in clinical care under supervision and provide clerical support. The role emphasizes patient interaction, accurate charting and adherence to confidentiality in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, assisting physicians, performing basic lab tests as indicated, and using office software to maintain records.