Certified Medical Assistant I, Full Time, AMG Family Medicine, Morristown, NJ

About the role

Certified Medical Assistants handle patient intake, update medical records, administer appropriate screening tools, record medical information and test results, conduct patient interviews, take and record vital signs, collect specimens, and administer medication under physician supervision. They also assist with walk-in and scheduled clinic visits, ensuring verification and recording of clinical data and adherence to quality standards. They guide patients through the healthcare system and help patients arrive at scheduled appointments on time.

Responsibilities

• Handles patient intake, updates medical records, and administers appropriate screening tools.
• Records medical information and test results, conducts patient interviews, takes and records vital signs, collects specimens, and administers medication under physician supervision.
• Aids in walk-in and scheduled clinic visits, ensuring verification and recording of clinical data and adherence to quality standards.
• Guides patients through the health care system and helps patients arrive at scheduled appointments on time.
• Takes vital signs: typically performed before a patient sees a doctor to establish a baseline for future exams.
• Assists with examinations: working closely with physicians to perform clinical tasks.
• Collects and prepares laboratory samples: instructing patients on how to collect samples or drawing blood.
• Welcomes patients to the facility and schedules appointments.
• Maintains medical records: recording patient medical histories and vital signs in the computer system.
• Cleans patient rooms: sanitizing and reorganizing patient rooms between visits.
• Preps examination rooms: ensuring the exam room is ready for the patient, including disinfecting equipment and stocking supplies.
• Provides emotional support related to the patient's clinical situation in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
• Assists with referrals of patients to the appropriate specialist for diagnosis or treatment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• National Certification CCMA from: NHA, AAMA, NAHP, ARMA, AMT, AMCA, or NCCT.
• Preferred: 1 year of experience in Health Care services. Associate's degree in Medical Care or related field. 2+ Years Experience in outpatient, ambulatory setting.
• Excellent Communication, Work Ethic, Active Listening, Adaptability to working in fast pace environment, and hold upmost professionalism at all times.
• BLS upon hire.
• EPIC or similar EMR system.

Skills

• Strong written and communication skills.

Benefits

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive).

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement).
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution.
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave.
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising.
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave.
• Backup and On-Site Childcare.
• Well-Being Rewards.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts.
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance.

Pay

Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer. For specific details, please refer to the job posting or contact the hiring manager.

Schedule

Hours and schedule will be determined based on the needs of the practice and the individual’s qualifications.