Compassionate CMA I - Patient Care & Clinic Support

Atlantic Health; Bayonne (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in New Jersey seeks a Medical Assistant to provide general direct and indirect patient care within a clinical setting under physician supervision. The role collaborates with an interdisciplinary care team to support smooth practice operations and may perform clerical, administrative, or clinical tasks as needed.

The position emphasizes patient intake, vital signs collection, data recording, and referrals to appropriate specialists while maintaining compassionate patient-centered

Qualifications

• General patient care and clerical duties in a clinical setting.
• Ability to follow physician supervision and instructions.
• Experience with patient intake, vital signs, and chart documentation is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Handles patient intake, updates medical records, and administers appropriate screening tools.
• Records medical information and test results, conducts patient interviews, takes and records vital signs, collects specimens, and administers medication under physician supervision.
• Assists with walk-in and scheduled clinic visits, ensures verification and recording of clinical data and adherence to quality standards.
• Monitors environment for compliance with continual accreditation readiness and evaluates practice schedule for changes or updates.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the certified medical assistant scope of practice, incorporating elements of holistic patient-centered and team-based care.
• Guides patients through the health care system and helps patients arrive at scheduled appointments on time.
• Provides emotional support related to the patient's clinical situation in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
• Assists with referrals of patients to the appropriate specialist for diagnosis or treatment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Atlantic Health in New Jersey seeks a Medical Assistant to provide general direct and indirect patient care within a clinical setting under physician supervision. The role collaborates with an interdisciplinary care team to support smooth practice operations and may perform clerical, administrative, or clinical tasks as needed.

The position emphasizes patient intake, vital signs collection, data recording, and referrals to appropriate specialists while maintaining compassionate patient-centered