Certified Medical Assistant I, Full Time - Days, Family Medicine, Morristown

Atlantic Health System • Morristown, NJ

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About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant I supports patient care in a family medicine practice by conducting patient intake, maintaining medical records, administering screening tools, and collecting and documenting clinical information. Under physician supervision, the role takes vital signs, collects specimens, and administers medication. The medical assistant supports scheduled and walk-in visits, helps maintain quality standards and accreditation readiness, and applies the certified medical assistant scope of practice within holistic, patient-centered, team-based care. The position also helps patients navigate the health care system, provides emotional support in accordance with care plans, and assists with referrals to appropriate specialists.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• National certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program; accepted certifications include CCMA from NHA, AAMA, NAHP, ARMA, AMT, AMCA, or NCCT.
• At least 1 year of experience in health care services.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in Medical Care or a related field.
• 2 years 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, verify and record clinical data, and adhere to quality standards.
• 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 in 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 additional non-elective contribution.
• PTO and paid sick leave.
• Tuition assistance, advancement support, 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.

What This Job Offers

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