Per Diem CMA I — Day Shifts with Growth & Benefits

Atlantic Health; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

On-site Parking

Job summary

Atlantic Health's Morristown Medical Center is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant I for per diem daytime shifts in the AMG Head Neck Surgery practice. Under physician supervision, you provide direct and indirect patient care, support clinic operations, and assist with clerical and clinical tasks to keep the practice running smoothly.

You will collect vitals, update records, assist with referrals, and help patients navigate the care system, while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• National Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• National Certification CCMA from: NHA, AAMA, NAHP, ARMA, AMT, AMCA, or NCCT.

Responsibilities

• Handles patient intake, updates medical records, and administers appropriate screening tools.
• Records medical information and test results, conducts patient interviews, takes and records vital signs, collects specimens, and administers medication under physician supervision.
• Assists with walk-in and scheduled clinic visits, ensures verification and recording of clinical data and adherence to quality standards.
• Monitors environment for compliance with continual accreditation readiness and evaluates practice schedule for changes or updates.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the certified medical assistant scope of practice, incorporating elements of holistic patient-centered and team-based care.
• Guides patients through the health care system and helps patients arrive at scheduled appointments on time.
• Provides emotional support related to the patient's clinical situation in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
• Assists with referrals of patients to the appropriate specialist for diagnosis or treatment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Active listening

Team collaboration

Patient care

Electronic Records familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

National Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program

National Certification CCMA from: NHA, AAMA, NAHP, ARMA, AMT, AMCA, or NCCT

Job description

Atlantic Health's Morristown Medical Center is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant I for per diem daytime shifts in the AMG Head Neck Surgery practice. Under physician supervision, you provide direct and indirect patient care, support clinic operations, and assist with clerical and clinical tasks to keep the practice running smoothly.

You will collect vitals, update records, assist with referrals, and help patients navigate the care system, while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care