Certified Medical Assistant I, Full Time - 8am-4pm, Orthopedic Surgery, Rockaway

Atlantic Health System • Rockaway Township, NJ

1d • $21 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Atlantic Medical Group is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant I for a full-time position in Orthopedic Surgery, working from 8 am to 4 pm. This role involves direct patient care, including intake, medical record updates, screenings, and administering medication under physician supervision. The Medical Assistant will also assist with clinic visits, ensure data accuracy, maintain accreditation readiness, and guide patients through the healthcare system. A key aspect of the role is providing emotional support and assisting with referrals to specialists.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• National Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• National Certification CCMA from: NHA, AAMA, NAHP, ARMA, AMT, AMCA, or NCCT.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in Medical Care or related field.
• 1 year of experience in Health Care services.

Responsibilities

• Handles patient intake, updates medical records, and administers appropriate screening tools.
• Records medical information and test results, conducts patient interviews, takes and records vital signs, collects specimens, and administers medication under physician supervision.
• Assists with walk-in and scheduled clinic visits, ensures verification and recording of clinical data and adherence to quality standards.
• Monitors environment for compliance with continual accreditation readiness and evaluates practice schedule for changes or updates.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the certified medical assistant scope of practice, incorporating elements of holistic patient-centered and team-based care.
• Guides patients through the health care system and helps patients arrive at scheduled appointments on time.
• Provides emotional support related to the patient's clinical situation in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
• Assists with referrals of patients to the appropriate specialist for diagnosis or treatment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED