Certified Medical Assistant
RWJBarnabas Health · Somerset, NJ · 4 wk ago
Healthcare$23.5–$29.9/hrFull-time
Location: Somerset, Mercer, Middlesex, Union County, NJ
Pay Range: $23.50 - $29.90 per hour
About the Role
The Float Pool is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to perform routine clinical and clerical tasks under the direction of a physician or other health practitioner. The CMA acts as a practice ambassador, contributing to overall patient experience, safety, and privacy.
Responsibilities
- Performs clinical tasks such as EKGs, hearing and vision screens, urinalysis, injections, vaccinations, and medication administration, treatments and minor surgeries as needed
- Supports practice needs with clerical tasks such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, collecting co-pays, preparing lab requests, and other clerical tasks as assigned
- Communicates with insurance providers and handles pre-authorizations and certifications as necessary
- Prepares rooms, arranges instruments and equipment, and ensures a neat and sanitary environment
- Rooms patients, verifies patient information, confirms purpose of visit, obtains and records vitals and updates medical history
- Communicates with patients and other providers per the instruction of the overseeing physician or health practitioner
- Creates and maintains health record information, files and organizes, as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- At least 6 months of relevant experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
- BLS Certification approved by the American Heart Association
- Medical Assistant Certification: AAMA, AECA, AMCA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, NCMA, or NHA
- Required travel to Somerset, Mercer, Middlesex, Union County cities
Preferred Qualifications
- Phlebotomy and EKG experience
- Knowledge of electronic medical record (EMR) systems
Schedule
- Alternating shifts
- Monday - Friday
- Full-Time
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts through partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more