Certified Medical Assistant

Saint James Health Inc•Newark, NJ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides clinical and administrative support within scope of practice to ensure safe, effective, and compliant patient care in an outpatient setting.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Current national certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR certification.
Ability to perform duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Ability to maintain accurate and timely documentation.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a clinical environment.
Effective communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical duties in accordance with established protocols, policies, and scope of practice.
Obtain and document vital signs, including blood pressure, height/length, weight, and other measurements as appropriate.
Prepare patients for examination, including documentation of chief complaint, medical history, and medication reconciliation for provider review.
Perform point-of-care testing (e.g., EKG, glucose, HbA1c, urinalysis) as ordered and within scope of practice.
Perform specimen collection, including phlebotomy, as ordered by a licensed provider.
Process and handle laboratory specimens in accordance with regulatory and safety standards.
Document all patient care activities accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.
Support clinical quality and regulatory measures by ensuring required documentation is completed.
Maintain exam rooms, equipment, and supplies in accordance with infection prevention and control policies.
Clean and disinfect exam rooms between patient visits following established protocols.
Support patient flow and clinic operations to promote timely care delivery.
Communicate delays or issues to appropriate staff and patients as needed.
Perform pre-visit planning by ensuring required documentation, test results, and reports are available.
Obtain and manage external medical records as required for continuity of care.
Manage assigned electronic tasks, work queues, and messages in accordance with workflows.
Perform administrative duties as assigned, including scheduling, registration, and phone support.
Verify insurance eligibility and obtain referrals as required.
Collect and process patient payments in accordance with organizational policies.
Maintain confidentiality and safeguard patient information in accordance with HIPAA.
Participate in maintaining a safe work environment and report incidents per organizational policy.
Assist clinical and administrative staff to support daily operations and ensure continuity of care.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Participate in opening and closing procedures as required.