Certified Medical Assistant - Family Medicine - Physician Practice

About the Role

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health, we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting in providing clinical care to select patients under the supervision of the professional nurse or licensed medical practitioner and provides clerical office assistance. Will support Family Medicine and Endocrinology Providers.

Must be comfortable with blood draws and rotating to front desk.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam room, treatment room, supplies, and instruments.
• Prepares patients for physician visit and examination assisting as directed.
• Takes patient’s vital signs and records in medical chart.
• Understands proper function and care of special equipment.
• Performs EKG, PFT, Audiometry, Titmus Test as indicated after a performance evaluation checklist completion.
• Performs UDS, BAT, Phlebotomy, and other lab testing as indicated after performance evaluation checklist completion.
• Maintains records by completing patient records as directed; files records and reports.
• Assists with collections/billing procedures as needed.
• Uses computer software to maintain office systems.
• Identifies and responds to issues of confidentiality.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs., and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with varying populations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of computerized processes and data entry procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program (preferred).
• Certified Medical Assistant or National Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Registered Advanced Medical Assistant or Certified Registered Medical Assistant or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant or Registered Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist or Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate or Certified Clinical Administrative Medical Assistant or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Pay

Minimum rate of $24.51 hourly. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted rates may vary based on labor market data, experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, budget, and grant funding.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement benefits.
• Performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions (for eligible positions).
• Shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts (for eligible positions).