Lead Certified Medical Assistant - General Surgery- Physician Services

Hackensack Meridian Health; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a Lead Certified Medical Assistant (Lead CMA) to coordinate the clinical flow and lead all certified medical assistant staff.

The Lead CMA will ensure high-quality patient care and promote a positive work environment aligned with department and organizational goals. Responsibilities include supervising MA staff, ensuring efficient daily functions, and supporting a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and/or equivalents.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.
• Proficient with computer systems; excellent communication in a fast-paced environment.
• 5 years experience in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the clinical flow and the interaction of all MA staff.
• Ensure MAs provide quality medical treatment and support daily operations.

Skills

Clinical environment experience

Computer literacy

Excellent communication

Education

High School diploma/GED

Medical assistant program graduate

Bachelor's or Associate's degree (preferred)

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Lead Certified Medical Assistant (Lead CMA) is responsible for coordinating the clinical flow, the interaction of all certified medical assistant (MA) staff, and daily functions. Ensures all MAs provide quality medical treatment. Promotes a positive work environment to align with departmental and organizational goals.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.
• Must be proficient with use of computer systems; possess excellent communication skills and the ability to function in a fast paced and challenging environment.
• 5 years experience in clinical environment.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree from an accredited college.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Certified Medical Assistant or National Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Registered Advanced Medical Assistant or Certified Registered Medical Assistant or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant or Registered Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist or Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate or Certified Clinical Administrative Medical Assistant or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant.
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.