Certified Medical Assistant, Orthopedics - Jersey City, NJ

About the role

RWJBH Orthopedics is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to perform routine clinical and clerical tasks under the direction of a physician or other health practitioner. The CMA acts as a practice ambassador, contributing to overall patient experience, safety, and privacy.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical tasks such as blood draws, EKGs, hearing and vision screens, urinalysis, injections, vaccinations, and medication administration, treatments and minor surgeries as needed
• Supports practice needs with clerical tasks such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, collecting co-pays, preparing lab requests, and other clerical tasks as assigned
• Communicates with insurance providers and handles pre-authorizations and certifications as necessary
• Prepares rooms, arranges instruments and equipment, and ensures a neat and sanitary environment
• Rooms patients, verifies patient information, confirms purpose of visit, obtains and records vitals and updates medical history
• Communicates with patients and other providers per the instruction of the overseeing physician or health practitioner
• Creates and maintains health record information, files and organizes, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years certified medical assistant experience in busy multiple physician practice
• Preferred: Experience with Orthopedics clinical skills and terminology
• Preferred: Bilingual English/Spanish
• Preferred: Phlebotomy and EKG
• Preferred: Knowledge of electronic medical record (EMR) system, Epic

Certifications And Licenses Required

• BLS Certification approved by the American Heart Association
• Medical Assistant Certification: AAMA, AECA, AMCA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, NCMA, or NHA

Schedule

• 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday
• Full-Time
• Willing to travel regionally within 45 minutes of anchor location

Pay

• $22.95 - $29.32 per hour

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Benefits (like Pet Insurance)
• Discounts with local partners (e.g., NJ Devils, NJPAC, Verizon)
• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities