Certified Medical Assistant I, Full Time - Days, Family Medicine, Chatham
About The Position
Atlantic Medical Group is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant I for its Family Medicine practice in Chatham. The role supports patient care by handling intake, maintaining medical records, collecting clinical information and specimens, and assisting with scheduled and walk-in clinic visits. The Medical Assistant administers medication under physician supervision, helps patients navigate the health care system and reach appointments, provides emotional support consistent with the plan of care, and assists with specialist referrals. The role also supports clinical quality standards, accreditation readiness, and schedule updates while practicing within the certified medical assistant scope of practice and contributing to holistic, patient-centered, team-based care. Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led and physician-governed multispecialty group with more than 1,000 doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants across 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. Its vision is to achieve the best outcomes with patients at the center of the physician-led team, driven by service, innovation, and continuous learning.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- National certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program. Accepted certifications include 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 (strongly preferred).
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, verify and record clinical data, and adhere 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, incorporating holistic, patient-centered, and 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 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 and auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
