Certified Medical Assistant I, Full Time - 9am-5pm, Women's Health, Rockaway

Atlantic Health System•Rockaway, NJ

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant I supports women's health clinic operations by assisting patients during walk-in and scheduled visits, collecting and documenting clinical information, and helping patients navigate care. The role works under physician supervision when administering medication and provides emotional support consistent with each patient's plan of care. It also helps maintain quality standards, accreditation readiness, and timely access to appointments and referrals.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
National certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program; CCMA certification from NHA, AAMA, NAHP, ARMA, AMT, AMCA, or NCCT.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Medical Care or a related field.
One year of experience in health care services.

Responsibilities

Handle patient intake, update medical records, and administer appropriate screening tools.
Record medical information and test results; conduct patient interviews; take and record vital signs; collect specimens; and administer medication under physician supervision.
Assist with walk-in and scheduled clinic visits, verifying and recording clinical data and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
Monitor the environment for continual accreditation readiness and evaluate the practice schedule for changes or updates.
Apply knowledge of the certified medical assistant scope of practice within holistic, patient-centered, team-based care.
Guide patients through the health care system and help them arrive at scheduled appointments on time.
Provide emotional support related to the patient's clinical situation in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
Assist with referrals to appropriate specialists for diagnosis or treatment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

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 an additional non-elective contribution.
PTO and paid sick leave.
Tuition assistance, advancement, 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, auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.