Certified Medical Assistant I, Full Time, Days, AMG Vascular Surgery, Freehold, NJ

Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant I provides general direct and indirect patient care in a clinical setting under the direct supervision of a physician. The role collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to support practice operations and excellent patient care, and may include clerical, administrative, clinical, and specialized tasks. Responsibilities include patient intake, maintaining medical records, administering screening tools, recording medical information and test results, interviewing patients, taking vital signs, collecting specimens, and administering medication under physician supervision. The assistant supports walk-in and scheduled visits, helps ensure clinical data is verified and recorded in accordance with quality standards, guides patients through the health care system, and assists them in arriving at appointments on time. The role also includes assisting with examinations, preparing laboratory samples, welcoming patients, scheduling appointments, cleaning and preparing examination rooms, supporting referrals, and providing emotional support consistent with the patient's plan of care. This is a full-time, day-shift position with AMG Vascular Surgery in Freehold, New Jersey. Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led multispecialty organization with more than 1,000 doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants at over 300 locations across 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.
National Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification from NHA, AAMA, NAHP, ARMA, AMT, AMCA, or NCCT.
Excellent communication, work ethic, active listening, adaptability in a fast-paced environment, and professionalism.
Strong written and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Medical Care or a related field.
One year of experience in health care services.
Two or more years of experience in an outpatient or ambulatory setting.
BLS upon hire.
Experience with EPIC or a similar EMR system.
Ability to work within computer systems.

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 following quality standards.
Guide patients through the health care system and help them arrive at scheduled appointments on time.
Assist physicians with examinations and clinical tasks.
Collect and prepare laboratory samples, instruct patients on sample collection, and draw blood as needed.
Greet patients and schedule appointments.
Maintain medical records, including recording patient medical histories and vital signs in the computer system.
Clean and sanitize patient rooms and reorganize them between visits.
Prepare examination rooms by disinfecting equipment and stocking supplies.
Provide emotional support related to the patient's clinical situation in accordance with the 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.