Certified Medical Assistant I, Full Time, Days, 9am-5pm, AMG Pulmonary/Sleep Medicine, Summit, NJ

About the role

Certified Medical Assistant responsible for providing general direct and indirect patient care in a clinical setting under the direct supervision of a physician. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure functionality of practice operations and excellent patient care. Ensures medical facilities run smoothly and may perform clerical, administrative, or clinical tasks, including specialized duties.

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
• Assists with walk-in and scheduled clinic visits; ensures verification and recording of clinical data and adherence to quality standards
• Guides patients through the healthcare system and helps patients arrive at scheduled appointments on time
• Takes vital signs to establish a baseline for future exams
• Assists with examinations in collaboration with physicians
• Collects and prepares laboratory samples; instructs patients on sample collection or draws blood
• Greets patients and schedules appointments
• Maintains medical records by recording patient medical histories and vital signs in the computer system
• Cleans and sanitizes patient rooms and examination rooms between visits; disinfects equipment and stocks 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 appropriate specialists for diagnosis or treatment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• National Certification as a CCMA from NHA, AAMA, NAHP, ARMA, AMT, AMCA, or NCCT; or a precertification agreement if certification is expired or will be received within 60 days of employment
• Preferred: Associate’s degree in Medical Care or related field
• 1 year of experience in healthcare services
• 2+ years of experience in an outpatient or ambulatory setting
• BLS upon hire
• Proficiency with EPIC or similar EMR system
• Ability to work within computer systems

Skills

• Excellent communication
• Strong work ethic
• Active listening
• Adaptability to a fast-paced environment
• Professionalism at all times
• Strong written and verbal communication skills