Certified Medical Assistant I, Full Time - Days, PEDS Neurology, Morristown

Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant I supports clinical care in the PEDS Neurology practice in Morristown. The role handles patient intake, maintains medical records, conducts screenings and patient interviews, records vital signs and test results, collects specimens, and administers medication under physician supervision. The assistant supports scheduled and walk-in visits, verifies and records clinical data, and helps ensure quality standards and accreditation readiness. The position also helps patients navigate the health care system, arrive at appointments on time, and access appropriate specialist referrals. It provides emotional support in accordance with each patient's plan of care and applies the certified medical assistant scope of practice within holistic, patient-centered, team-based care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
National certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
CMA certification through 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.

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, 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.