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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

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