Certified Medical Assistant - Primary Care - Physician Practice
Overview
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health, we help our patients live better, healthier lives and support one another to succeed. Our employees are team members, and we provide competitive benefits along with support for our community.
Responsibilities
- Prepares exam room, treatment room, supplies and instruments.
- Takes patient's vital signs and records in medical chart.
- Performs EKG, PFT, Audiometry, Titmus Test, UDS, BAT, Phlebotomy, and other lab testing as indicated.
- Maintains records by completing patient records as directed; file record and reports.
- Assists with collections/billing procedures as needed.
- Uses computer software to maintain office systems.
- Identifies and responds to issues of confidentiality.
- Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs.
- Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent such as a GED
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with varying populations
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of computerized processes and data entry procedures
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Licenses and Certifications Required
- Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Registered Medical Assistant or National Certified Medical Assistant or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist
- AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
Compensation
The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate.
Benefits
HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.
Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.
Network
Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility.
Awards
- US News & World Report 2025 - HUMC - #1 Hospital in NJ & #1 in NY Metro Area
- US News & World Report 2025 - Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital - #1 Children’s Hospital in NJ and #3 Children’s Specialties in the Nation
- US News & World Report 2025 - JSUMC - #5 Hospital in NJ
- US News & World Report 2025 - John Theurer Cancer Center at HUMC - Ranked Nationally
- US News & World Report 2025 - HUMC - Best Hospitals Honor Roll
- Becker’s Hospital Review 2025 - 7 HMH Institutions Named Among Becker’s Top 100
- Newsweek 2025 - Hackensack Meridian Health - America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being 2025
- Newsweek 2025 - Best Hospitals USA - HUMC - #59