Certified Medical Assistant - Cardiology - Physician Practice

Hackensack Meridian Health•Fort Lee, NJ

1d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting in providing clinical care to select patients under the supervision of the professional nurse or licensed medical practitioner and provides clerical office assistance. Occasional travel to Teaneck or Hackensack locations as needed, with advance notice. We are a high-energy, multiprovider specialty practice with 8 providers. We do onsite ancillary testing like stress testing, echo, monitors, laboratory draw station. The office is located on the border of Fort Lee/Englewood Cliffs, and we have our own on-site, covered parking with plenty of local businesses within walking distance. We also have use of a free gym in the building.

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
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.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

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. Also performs UDS, BAT, Phlebotomy, and other lab testing as indicated after performance evaluation checklist completion.
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 (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
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