Clinical Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Lab Tech

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in Hackensack, NJ is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to assist in delivering clinical care under supervision of nurses and physicians. The role involves patient prep, vital signs, basic tests, record maintenance, and confidential information handling.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED; CMA certification or equivalent certification is preferred. The organization offers health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement and retirement

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.
• 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 accordingly.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interacting with diverse populations

Fast-paced environment

Computerized processes

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited medical assistant program

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health in Hackensack, NJ is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to assist in delivering clinical care under supervision of nurses and physicians. The role involves patient prep, vital signs, basic tests, record maintenance, and confidential information handling.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED; CMA certification or equivalent certification is preferred. The organization offers health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement and retirement