Full-Time CMA I – Primary Care Support

Atlantic Health System; Chester (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant I for a full-time day shift in Chester, NJ. You will support primary care clinicians by handling patient intake, vitals, specimen collection, and basic charting in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Under physician supervision, you will assist with visits, documentation, and referrals while following EMR protocols to ensure top-quality patient care and seamless clinic operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• National Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• National Certification CCMA from: NHA, AAMA, NAHP, ARMA, AMT, AMCA, or NCCT required.

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.

Skills

Communication

Work Ethic

Active Listening

Adaptability

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Medical Care or related field

BLS certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant I for a full-time day shift in Chester, NJ. You will support primary care clinicians by handling patient intake, vitals, specimen collection, and basic charting in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Under physician supervision, you will assist with visits, documentation, and referrals while following EMR protocols to ensure top-quality patient care and seamless clinic operations.