Medical Assistant / Paramus

Pascack Valley Medical Center; Westwood (NJ); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pascack Valley Medical Center is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our Bergen County outpatient team in Paramus. The role supports physicians and providers with clinical and administrative duties, maintaining EMR records and coordinating patient care across multiple sites in northern New Jersey.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, recording vitals, assisting with visits, preparing rooms, and coordinating referrals and imaging orders to ensure a smooth patient experience.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Basic EMR and Microsoft Office knowledge.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Responsabilidades

• Greet and assist patients, obtain vital signs, document medical histories and support care plans.
• Maintain accurate patient records in EMR with clinical documentation and coding.
• Assist physicians and clinical staff with delegated patient care activities and daily practice operations.
• Prepare and disinfect examination rooms, sterilize instruments, and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Coordinate patient referrals, insurance authorizations, prescription requests, and lab or imaging orders.
• Communicate with pharmacies, hospitals, and labs to facilitate patient care and follow-up.

Conocimientos

EMR knowledge

Microsoft Office

BLS certification

Educación

High school diploma

Associate degree

CMA/RMA certification

Herramientas

EMR software

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Join our team as a Medical Assistant in Bergen County, New Jersey! We have locations available in Emerson, Paramus, Montvale and more.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care .
• Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant:

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant provides compassionate, high-quality patient care while supporting physicians and advanced practice providers with administrative and delegated clinical duties in an outpatient clinic setting. This role supports daily medical office operations, patient intake, electronic medical records (EMR), and care coordination to ensure an efficient and positive patient experience. Located in Paramus this opportunity serves patients throughout Bergen County and Northern New Jersey.

• Greet and room patients, obtain vital signs, document medical histories, and collect relevant information to support patient visits and treatment plans
• Maintain accurate patient records in electronic medical record (EMR) systems, including clinical documentation, medical coding, and claims processing
• Assist physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical staff with delegated patient care activities and daily medical practice operations
• Prepare and disinfect examination rooms, sterilize medical instruments, and maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable patient care environment
• Coordinate patient referrals, insurance authorizations, prescription requests, and laboratory or diagnostic imaging orders
• Communicate with pharmacies, hospitals, laboratories, and other healthcare providers to facilitate patient care coordination and timely follow-up

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Basic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Microsoft Office knowledge
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Associate degree
• Graduate from an accredited medical assistant/medical technologist school/program
• Prior experience in a clinic or hospital setting supporting patient care
• Current national certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.