Certified Medical Assistant - Physician Practice

Hackensack Meridian Health•Hackensack, NJ

3d•$25

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant assists in providing clinical care to select patients under the supervision of a professional nurse or licensed medical practitioner and provides clerical office assistance. This posting is for current JTCC HMMG Neurology Oncology Team Members who are per diem, part-time, or full-time.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, GED-equivalent program, and/or equivalent experience.
At least 1 year of experience working with the public in a customer service setting.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, visible environment while maintaining a professional and confident demeanor in stressful situations.
Ability to navigate competing priorities and manage time efficiently.
Ability to travel to various locations.
Reliable transportation.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
At least 1 year of related work experience in a physician practice or hospital setting.
EMR/EHR experience.
Prior clerical training or knowledge.

Responsibilities

Prepare exam and treatment rooms, supplies, and instruments.
Prepare patients for physician visits and examinations, assisting as directed.
Take and record patients’ vital signs in the medical chart.
Understand the proper function and care of special equipment.
Perform EKG, PFT, audiometry, and Titmus testing when indicated after completing a performance evaluation checklist. Perform UDS, BAT, phlebotomy, and other laboratory testing when indicated after checklist completion.
Maintain records by completing patient records as directed and filing records and reports.
Assist with collection and billing procedures as needed.
Use computer software to maintain office systems.
Identify and respond to confidentiality issues.
Identify the needs of the patient population served and modify and deliver care to those needs, including age, culture, language, hearing, and visual needs. Communicate at the patient’s, parent’s, or primary caregiver’s developmental, educational, and literacy level.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Adhere to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Lift at least 5 pounds, push and pull at least 10 pounds, and stand at least 6 hours per day.