Certified Medical Assistant
St. Joseph's Health · Elmwood Park, NJ · 2 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
Under general supervision and according to established procedures, provides basic medical assistance to physicians/providers and nurses by providing basic preparation of patients according to area specific Policy and Procedures including but not limited to vital signs, chart preparation, phlebotomy, procedure assistance and lab sample collection. Utilizes department specific computer systems for entry and retrieval of patient data.
Responsibilities
- Prepares patients for examination and treatment
- Collects and prepares laboratory specimens
- Assists with diagnostic procedures
- Prepares and maintains medical records
- Performs administrative tasks using department specific computer systems
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Less than one year of previous work related experience
- Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program
- Maintain current certification or registration from an accredited institution, e.g.: AAMA, NHA, AMT
- Bilingual preferred
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Less than one year of previous work related experience
- Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program
- Maintained current certification or registration from an accredited institution, e.g.: AAMA, NHA, AMT
- Bilingual preferred
Skills
- Basic medical knowledge
- Computer literacy
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Robust benefits package including health, dental, Rx and vision plans
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Health & Wellness programs
- PTO and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- LTD: Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance Options
- Onsite daycare program available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week
Pay
Salary range provided to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.
Schedule
Not specified