Medical Assistant Certified - Primary Care - Mays Landing

AtlantiCare; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

AtlantiCare in New Jersey is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide patient care in the ambulatory setting. You will perform patient interviews, collect specimens, assist physicians during exams, manage inventory, and support telehealth visits through the Virtualist Program.

The position requires a Medical Assistant program graduate, a High School diploma, national certification options, BLS within six months, and 1–3 years ambulatory care experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program required.
• Certification in Phlebotomy ASCP preferred.
• BLS/HCP certified within six months of hire or transfer.
• Graduate of a post-secondary Medical Assistant program with at least 330 hours of instruction.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support in ambulatory setting.
• Perform patient interviews and collect appropriate specimens.
• Assist physician with patient exams and procedures.
• Phlebotomy for diagnostic studies and CLIA waived testing.
• Support telehealth visits via the Virtualist Program.

Skills

High-volume patient interactions

Clinical applications proficiency

Phlebotomy knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of Medical Assistant program

Post-secondary Medical Assistant program accredited (NJ requirements)

Tools

Clinical Applications

Job description

Job Description

ATLANTICARE _____________________________________________ROLE DESCRIPTION POSITION SUMMARY The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing patient care and support within the ambulatory setting. The Medical Assistant accurately completes patient interviews, collects appropriate specimens, assists the physician with patient exams, maintains departmental inventory, provides patient education, and ensures quality direct patient care and non‑professional services as directed by Physician. This position is also responsible for performing the following as required by position: phlebotomy for diagnostic studies, CLIA waived testing. This position may also complete EKGs and drug and alcohol testing. This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to team work and cooperation. As part of the Virtualist Program, this position is responsible for collecting patient intakes remotely and assisting in telehealth visits as directed by the physician. This position is not responsible for doing any hands‑on patient exams and procedures, collecting specimens or phlebotomy for diagnostic studies. For this program, BLS certification is excluded.

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of a Medical Assistant program required. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Certification in Phlebotomy ASCP preferred. BLSHCP certified within six months of hire or transfer. Must be a graduate of a post-secondaryMedical Assistance program accredited by a national acceding agency, with a minimum of 330 hours of instruction, with special training around medication administration as per the NJ Board of Medical Examiners required. All Certified Medical Assistants must maintain active National Certification with a certifying agency approved by NJ (i.e. American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) National Center of Competency Testing (NCCT), National Health Career Association (NHA) orAmerican Medical Technologist (AMT), Board of Medical Examiners (BME), required.As part of the Virtualist Program, BLS certification is excluded. EXPERIENCE: 1-3 years of prior experience in Ambulatory care preferred. Able to handle high volume of interactions with frequent interruptions required. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS Demonstrates the competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool for this position. WORK ENVIRONMENT Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the medical office environment, blood borne pathogens, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous substances, and potential injury. This position requires considerable reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, sitting, standing and walking. This position also requires long periods of telephone work. This position frequently lifts 25-50 lbs and occasionally lifts 50-100 lbs. Periodic traveling to other department locations is expected. The essential functions for this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool. REPORTING RELATIONSHIP This position reports to department leadership as assigned. The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of a Medical Assistant program required. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Certification in Phlebotomy ASCP preferred. BLSHCP certified within six months of hire or transfer. Must be a graduate of a post-secondary Medical Assistance program accredited by a national acceding agency, with a minimum of 330 hours of instruction, with special training around medication administration as per the NJ Board of Medical Examiners required. All Certified Medical Assistants must maintain active National Certification with a certifying agency approved by NJ (i.e. American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) National Center of Competency Testing (NCCT), National Health Career Association (NHA) or AmericanMedical Technologist (AMT), Board of Medical Examiners (BME), required. As part of the Virtualist Program, BLS certification is excluded. EXPERIENCE: 1-3 years of prior experience in Ambulatory care preferred. Able to handle high volume of interactions with frequent interruptions required. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

Job Identification

• Job Identification 100540
• Job Category Medical Assistant
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Pay Range $20.04 - $29.07
• Holidays Required No
• Weekends Required No
• Hrs Per Week 37.5
• Posting Requirement Post Int & Ext

Total Rewards at AtlantiCare

At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market‑competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)/403(b)
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Other supplemental benefit programs

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans with employer contributions
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
• Wellness Programs to help you thrive
• Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more

Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.

Join a team that values your well‑being and invests in your future.

Pay Transparency

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AtlantiCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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