Certified Medical Assistant

Job Overview

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in Long Branch, NJ to perform routine clinical and clerical tasks under the direction of a physician or other health practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients
• Taking and recording vital signs
• Assisting with examinations and procedures
• Administering injections and medications as directed
• Accurately documenting clinical information in the electronic medical record
• Supporting 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
• Communicating with insurance providers and handling pre-authorizations and certifications as necessary
• Preparing rooms, arranging instruments and equipment, and ensuring 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

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• BLS Certification approved by AHA
• Completion of a formal medical assistant training program (NHA, NCCT, AMT, AAMA, NCMA, AMCA, AECA, or NAHP)
• At least six months of relevant experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• PREFERRED: Phlebotomy and EKG experience
• Experience with electronic medical records; EPIC experience strongly preferred

Scheduling Requirements

Day Shift, 40 hours/week. Need to be flexible with schedule and open to working evenings.

Essential Functions

• Performs clinical tasks such as EKGs, hearing and vision screens, urinalysis, injections, vaccinations, and medication administration, treatments and minor surgeries as needed
• Sets up and cleans up treatment areas
• 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

Benefits and Perks

• 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 our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!