Certified Medical Assistant I, Per Diem - Days, Family Medicine, Morristown

Atlantic Health System • Morristown, NJ

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About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant I supports clinical care in a Family Medicine practice by handling patient intake, maintaining medical records, administering screening tools, and assisting with scheduled and walk-in visits. The role records clinical information and test results, conducts patient interviews, takes vital signs, collects specimens, and administers medication under physician supervision while ensuring clinical data is verified and recorded in accordance with quality standards.

The position also supports accreditation readiness and practice scheduling, helps patients navigate the health care system and reach appointments on time, provides emotional support consistent with the plan of care, and assists with specialist referrals. The medical assistant is expected to work within the certified medical assistant scope of practice and contribute to holistic, patient-centered, team-based care.

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 to two years 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, ensuring clinical data is verified and recorded and quality standards are followed.
• Monitor the environment for continual accreditation readiness and evaluate practice schedules for changes or updates.
• Apply knowledge of the certified medical assistant scope of practice and incorporate 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 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 insurance, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED