Certified Medical Assistant II, Full Time, Days, AMG Hematology/Oncology, Sparta, NJ

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 to provide excellent patient care. Ensures medical facilities run smoothly, working in a clerical, administrative, or clinical capacity, and may perform specialized tasks.

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 health care system and helps patients arrive at scheduled appointments on time.
• Takes vital signs 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 sample collection or drawing blood.
• Greets patients and welcomes them to the facility.
• Schedules appointments for patients.
• Maintains medical records, including patient medical histories and vital signs in the computer system.
• Cleans and sanitizes patient rooms between visits.
• Preps examination rooms, ensuring disinfection of equipment and stocking of 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• National Certification as a 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.
• BLS certification upon hire.
• 1 year of experience in health care services.
• 3+ years of experience in an outpatient, ambulatory setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Medical Care or related field.
• Experience with EPIC or similar EMR system.
• Ability to work within computer systems.

Skills

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

About Us

Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led and physician-governed organization delivering high-quality health care at the right place, price, and time. We are a multispecialty physician group with over 1,000 doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants at more than 300 locations throughout northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care, recognizing the unique needs of all those we serve. Our vision is to achieve the best outcomes with patients at the center of the physician-led team, driven by service, innovation, and continuous learning.

Our integrated network offers seamless access to Atlantic Health's entire health care continuum and our nationally and regionally ranked hospitals. In collaboration with Atlantic Health, several practices offer urgent care and walk-in services. Our team includes primary care physicians and specialists who care for patients across all aspects of health, from pediatrics to geriatrics.

Benefits

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