Per Diem CMA: Patient-Centered Medical Support

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Morristown, NJ is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical teams in delivering high-quality patient care across our ambulatory settings. In this role you will handle patient intake, update medical records, take vital signs, collect specimens, and assist with clinic visits under physician supervision, while coordinating referrals and ensuring timely appointments.

This position emphasizes holistic, patient-centered care and teamwork to ensure accreditation

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.
• Knowledge of CMA scope; supports 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.

Job description

Atlantic Health System in Morristown, NJ is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical teams in delivering high-quality patient care across our ambulatory settings. In this role you will handle patient intake, update medical records, take vital signs, collect specimens, and assist with clinic visits under physician supervision, while coordinating referrals and ensuring timely appointments.

This position emphasizes holistic, patient-centered care and teamwork to ensure accreditation