Medical Assistant

CardioOne, Inc.; Oakland (NJ); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Cardiac Associates of North Jersey is seeking a motivated Medical Assistant to support patient care, clerical tasks, and a streamlined clinic flow. You will work with an interdisciplinary team and report to the Practice Manager.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule (7:30 AM–4:00 PM) with compensation starting at $20 per hour, depending on experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of healthcare office experience.
• Certification as Medical Assistant required.
• Proficient with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and document medical history.
• Update and file medical records and insurance reports.
• Arrange hospital admissions and labs.
• Assist during medical examinations.
• Manage patient charts and correspondence.

Skills

EKG Certification

MS Office

AthenaEMR

Patient management software

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

Medical Assistant cert

Tools

AthenaHealth EMR

Job description

About the Job

Cardiac Associates of North Jersey is seeking motivated individuals to join our team as a Medical Assistant. You will be responsible for a variety of patient care, technical, and clerical functions. The Medical Assistant is responsible for the clinic patient flow by assisting members of the patient care team and providing a broad range of health care services. In this role, you will work directly with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to facilitate outstanding care for our patients. You will report directly to the Practice Manager.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, no weekends, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Compensation

Starts at $20 per hour, dependent on experience.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (5 days PTO, 5 days sick time).

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and document basic medical history
• Update and file medical records and insurance reports
• Arrange hospital admissions and laboratory services
• Check with patients and type up patients' charts
• Assist during medical examinations
• Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
• Handle receivable and payable accounts and keep financial records
• Prepare and clean treatment rooms and medical instruments
• Provide patient‑centric service and care to all patients
• Work independently and collaboratively with the Lead Medical Assistant to serve as a seamless link between patients, practice staff, and physicians to ensure optimal experience for all patients and practice providers
• Assist in addressing patient concerns and requests through triage, collecting pertinent information to elevate to the provider team as needed
• Prepare charts for the Cardiologist – prepare chart sections in Athena EMR at least 24 hours before the visit (reason for visit, medication reconciliation, pharmacy information, lab results, imaging results)
• Collect any and all other pertinent medical information necessary for the care
• Execute intake checklist as defined by practice, perform trained documentation workflows in AthenaHealth EMR
• Perform and document in‑clinic testing and imaging
• Manage all aspects of patient prescription needs, including placing orders, coordinating care with pharmacies, answering patient questions, and managing renewal requests
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years of relevant professional experience in a healthcare office
• EKG Certification required
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), clinical and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates strong work ethic and reliability (attendance and punctuality)
• Ability to create and sustain meaningful patient experiences
• Ability to quickly resolve issues and think outside the box
• Knowledge of medical terminology and efficient communication with patients and providers
• Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software
• Certification as a Medical Assistant in good standing required
• Knowledge and use of EHRs (Athena experience is a plus)