OBGYN Clinic CMA: Patient Care & Vital Signs

Hackensack Meridian Health; Lodi (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinical care under a nurse or physician. You will prepare exam rooms, take vitals, and assist with procedures while maintaining patient records and confidentiality.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CMA certification, excellent communication, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Typical shifts include early mornings with potential for overtime in New Jersey.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with varying populations.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of computerized processes and data entry procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam room, treatment room, supplies and instruments.
• Prepares patients for physician visit and examination assisting as directed.
• Takes patient`s vital signs and records in medical chart.
• Understands proper function and care of special equipment.
• Performs EKG, PFT, Audiometry, Titmus Test as indicated after a performance evaluation checklist completion. Also performs UDS, BAT, Phlebotomy, and other lab testing as indicated after performance evaluation checklist completion.
• Maintains records by completing patient records as directed; file record and reports.
• Assists with collections/billing procedures as needed.
• Uses computer software to maintain office systems.
• Identifies and responds to issues of confidentiality.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interact with diverse populations

Fast paced environment

Data entry procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited medical assistant program

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinical care under a nurse or physician. You will prepare exam rooms, take vitals, and assist with procedures while maintaining patient records and confidentiality.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CMA certification, excellent communication, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Typical shifts include early mornings with potential for overtime in New Jersey.