Certified Medical Assistant -Occupational Health

Hackensack Meridian Health • Maywood, NJ

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About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant at Hackensack Meridian Health plays a crucial role in providing clinical care to patients under the supervision of a professional nurse or licensed medical practitioner. This position involves assisting with patient examinations, performing various medical tests, and maintaining patient records, all while ensuring a supportive and confidential environment. The role is integral to the Occupational Health Clinics, which focus on the health and safety of team members across the network.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent such as a GED.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with varying populations.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of computerized processes and data entry procedures.
• Certified Medical Assistant or equivalent certification.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam room, treatment room, supplies and instruments.
• Prepares patients for physician visit and examination assisting as directed.
• Takes patient's vital signs and records in medical chart.
• Understands proper function and care of special equipment.
• Performs EKG, PFT, Audiometry, Titmus Test as indicated after a performance evaluation checklist completion.
• Performs UDS, BAT, Phlebotomy, and other lab testing as indicated after performance evaluation checklist completion.
• Maintains records by completing patient records as directed; file record and reports.
• Assists with collections/billing procedures as needed.
• Uses computer software to maintain office systems.
• Identifies and responds to issues of confidentiality.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 1 hour a day.

Benefits

• Full-time position with benefits
• Standard hours of 40 per week
• Day shift from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED