Certified Medical Assistant I, Full Time, Days, 8:30am-4:30pm, AMG Surgery and Oncology, Marlboro, NJ

About the role

Certified Medical Assistants handle patient intake, update medical records, administer screenings, record vital signs, collect specimens, and administer medication under physician supervision. They also assist with examinations, collecting laboratory samples, greeting patients, scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, cleaning patient rooms, prepping examination rooms, and providing emotional support.

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.
• Affixes with walk-in and scheduled clinic visits, ensures 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.
• Greeting patients: Welcoming patients to the facility.
• Scheduling appointments: Organizing appointments for patients.
• Maintaining medical records: Recording patient medical histories and vital signs in the computer system.
• Cleaning patient rooms: Sanitizing and reorganizing patient rooms between visits.
• Prepping 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• National Certification CCMA from: NHA, AAMA, NAHP, ARMA, AMT, AMCA, or NCCT. OR Precertification agreement must be signed if expired or receiving certification within 60 days of employment.
• Preferred: Associate's degree in Medical Care or related field.
• 1 year of experience in Health Care services.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Associate's degree in Medical Care or related field.
• 1 year of experience in Health Care services.
• 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

• 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

Hourly wage or salary (or a range) will be confirmed at the time of offer.

Schedule

Hours and schedule details will be provided at the time of offer.