Certified Medical Assistant - Obstetrics and Gynecology - Physician Practice

Hackensack Meridian Health•Manasquan, NJ

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. The role supports patient visits by preparing rooms, supplies, and instruments; preparing patients for examinations; taking and recording vital signs; and performing specified tests and laboratory procedures after completing the required performance evaluation checklists. The position also maintains patient records, supports billing and collections, uses computer software to maintain office systems, and responds appropriately to confidentiality concerns. Care should be tailored to the needs of the patient population, including age, culture, language, hearing, visual, developmental, educational, and literacy needs. The role follows HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior and includes other duties or projects as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, and/or completion of a GED-equivalent program.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to interact effectively and supportively with varying populations.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of computerized processes and data-entry procedures.
One of the following credentials is required: Certified Medical Assistant; National Certified Medical Assistant; Certified Registered Advanced Medical Assistant; Certified Registered Medical Assistant; Certified Clinical Medical Assistant; Registered Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist; Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate; Certified Clinical Administrative Medical Assistant; or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant.
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
Ability to lift at least 5 lbs., push and pull at least 5 lbs., and stand at least one hour per day.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Responsibilities

Prepare examination and treatment rooms, supplies, and instruments.
Prepare patients for physician visits and examinations, assisting as directed.
Take patients’ vital signs and record them in the medical chart.
Understand the proper function and care of special equipment.
Perform EKG, PFT, audiometry, and Titmus tests when indicated after completing a performance evaluation checklist.
Perform UDS, BAT, phlebotomy, and other laboratory testing when indicated after completing a performance evaluation checklist.
Maintain records by completing patient records as directed and filing records and reports.
Assist with collections 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 address those needs.
Communicate with patients, parents, and/or primary caregivers at an appropriate developmental, age, educational, and literacy level.
Adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned.