Certified Medical Assistant - Research

About the role

At Hackensack Meridian Health, the Certified Medical Assistant assists in providing clinical care to select patients under the supervision of the professional nurse or licensed medical practitioner and provides clerical office assistance.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam room, treatment room, supplies, and instruments.
• Prepares patients for physician visit and examination, assisting as directed.
• Takes patient's vital signs and records in medical chart.
• Understands proper function and care of special equipment.
• Performs EKG, PFT, Audiometry, Titmus Test as indicated after a performance evaluation checklist completion.
• Performs UDS, BAT, Phlebotomy, and other lab testing as indicated after performance evaluation checklist completion.
• Maintains records by completing patient records as directed; files records 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 (e.g., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired). This includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs., and stands a minimum of 1 hour a day.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must be able to travel to various locations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program (preferred).
• Nationally Certified Medical Assistant (required).
• BLS through American Heart Association (required).