Certified Medical Assistant / CMA

Ardent Health Services•Montclair, NJ

68d

About The Position

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in Montclair, NJ. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Learn more about theâ¯benefits offeredâ¯for this job. Get to Know Your Team: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees, and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit. Learn About a Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant: Responsibilities The Medical Assistant Certified (CMA) provides superior patient care and performs both clinical and administrative tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Graduated from an accredited medical assistant/medical technologist school/program.
Current national certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).
Basic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Microsoft Office knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree.
1+ years' experience in a hospital or physician practice setting.

Responsibilities

Enters, maintains, and reports all medical history, medical coding, and files claims using Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Greets, prepares, and takes patients to the examination room, which includes: Taking patients' vital signs, temperature, pulse, blood pressure, height, weight, and medical history. Understanding, properly documenting, and conveying the reason for the visit or medical complaint. Recording and updating all patient information from pulse oximetry, changes in allergies, and pain levels in EMR. Performing venipuncture and electrocardiograms, as ordered by the physician. Collecting, preserving, and properly labeling laboratory specimens, bodily fluid, and blood samples. Providing patients with privacy, comfort, safety, and hygiene.
Assists the Practice Physician during examinations.
Explains medical procedures to patients and provides instruction to patients about medication and special diets under the direction of the physician.
Sterilizes and prepares medical instruments. Ensures patient exam rooms are disinfected, orderly, and ready for incoming patients.
Assists in maintaining inventory and stocking supplies, instruments, and equipment for all exam rooms.
Maintains appropriate paperwork for inventory control and reviews orders received for completeness.
Addresses and requests referrals and other insurance authorizations in addition to passing along patient information for prescription, x-ray, or lab requisitions to necessary parties. This includes calls to pharmacies, hospitals, and labs.
Draws and conducts injections of vaccines, medications, and intradermal injections.
Monitors refrigerator temperature and logs for all refrigerated vaccines and medications.