Certified Medical Assistant I, Full Time - 8am-6pm, Internal Medicine, Hackettstown

Atlantic Health System•Independence Township, NJ

2d•$21 - $35

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant supports the ambulatory care team by providing direct patient care under the supervision of a physician or nurse. The role involves preparing patients for examinations and treatment, collecting histories and vital signs, performing routine point-of-care tests and administering medications or immunizations as ordered, and documenting care in the EMR. The CMA helps maintain an efficient patient flow, coordinates laboratory work and referrals, responds to patient requests, and supports safe, high-quality clinical practice. The position is full time, with hours listed as 8 a.m.–6 p.m., in Internal Medicine in Hackettstown. Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led, physician-governed multispecialty group with more than 1,000 doctors and advanced practice providers and over 300 locations in northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. Its mission is to deliver exceptional care that recognizes the unique needs of those it serves, with patients at the center of a physician-led team focused on service, innovation, and continuous learning.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting Program.
BLS certification is required.
Valid certification from a nationally accredited Medical Assisting program, such as AMT, NCCT, NHA, AAMA, AMCA, NAHP, or ARMA.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in a clinical or ambulatory setting is preferred; the employer is willing to train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

Room and prepare patients for examinations and treatment; obtain brief histories and vital signs, document the reason for visit in the EMR, review open care gaps and quality indicators, clean rooms between patients, and keep patient flow efficient while communicating delays.
Perform routine point-of-care testing, including phlebotomy, EKGs, pulmonary function and spirometry tests, hearing and vision tests, urinalysis, rapid strep tests, and drug screening; administer injections and vaccinations according to department protocol; document appropriately in the EMR.
Prepare laboratory requests and specimens for shipment, use two patient identifiers on specimens and labels, follow up on results according to physician orders, and document appropriately.
Notify patients of medication or diet changes and appointment reminders according to physician instructions; monitor needs for weekly or monthly tests and follow-up visits.
Contact insurance carriers to obtain authorizations for procedures and pharmaceuticals, and follow up on referrals.
Handle patient requests for medical information, medical-record copies, refills, and test results according to policy; schedule testing in or outside the office.
Monitor assigned in-baskets and clinical pools.
Follow infection-control and hand-hygiene guidelines, National Patient Safety Goals, and AMG policies and procedures.
Perform Environment of Care laboratory quality control according to policy.
Promptly report safety concerns through the AHS Event Reporting System.
Support the strategic goals of the clinical practice care area and AMG.
Model and foster AHS P.R.I.D.E. values: Purpose, Respect, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, and Extraordinary Caring.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for team members working 22.5 hours per week or above.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability, with options to supplement.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match and additional non-elective contribution.
PTO and paid sick leave.
Tuition assistance, advancement support, and academic advising.
Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave.
Backup and on-site childcare.
Well-being rewards.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Fertility benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
Pet, home and auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.