Certified Medical Assistant, Cardiology Ridgewood, Full Time, Day

Valley Health System • Ridgewood, NJ

5d • $22 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a physician, Charge RN, or Manager, the Certified Medical Assistant performs direct clinical activities in a courteous, caring, and respectful manner. Clinical duties include patient intake, blood draws, pharmacy calls, EKGs, and other tests required by the physician. The employee documents accurately in an EMR system in accordance with licensure and Valley Medical Group policies and procedures, and works closely with practice staff to support workflow, care, and treatment.

The role also performs front desk activities, including greeting and registering patients, ensuring insurance compliance, and collecting appropriate payments at the time of service. The employee maintains the daily patient schedule and answers incoming calls concerning appointments, medication refills, and clinical or billing inquiries. The role coordinates with clinical staff regarding special needs and requirements to support patient flow, and assists the Practice and professional staff as directed by the Practice Manager.

The position is based at the Ridgewood location and may require rotating to other VMG locations when necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a formal Medical Assistant program recognized by the State of New Jersey; certification is required.
• Current and valid Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant certification recognized by the Board of Examiners, such as AMT, AAMA, or NCCT.
• At least six months of customer service, data entry, administrative, office management, or clerical experience.
• Completion of formal coursework in office management, database management, or business, and computer literacy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize and respond quickly to urgent or emergent situations.
• Strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills to convey information clearly and concisely to people of varied age groups and backgrounds.
• Ability to build and support an effective team, foster cooperative relationships with staff and management, and function effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of private healthcare, financial, and other company information.
• Ability to assume responsibility and accountability for job duties and organizational responsibilities.
• Ability to support company-wide efforts to maintain and improve patient and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to demonstrate courteous, caring, respectful, compassionate, and non-judgmental conduct; honor commitments; communicate constructively; and represent the organization positively.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Medical Assistant experience in a clinic, physician’s office, or outpatient setting.
• Understanding of the operations of a medical practice.
• BCLS certification preferred upon hire; it will be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient intake and other direct clinical activities under the direction of a physician, Charge RN, or Manager.
• Draw blood, make pharmacy calls, perform EKGs, and complete other tests required by the physician.
• Accurately document clinical information in the EMR in accordance with licensure and VMG policies and procedures.
• Maintain close working relationships with practice staff to support workflow, care, and treatment.
• Greet and register patients, ensure insurance compliance, and collect appropriate payments at the time of service.
• Maintain the daily patient schedule and answer incoming calls regarding appointments, medication refills, and clinical or billing inquiries.
• Coordinate with clinical staff regarding patients’ special needs or requirements and support proper patient flow.
• Support the Practice and professional staff as directed or requested by the Practice Manager.
• Rotate to other VMG locations when necessary.

Benefits

• Medical/prescription, dental, and vision discount program for full-time and part-time employees.
• Group term life insurance and AD&D for full-time employees.
• Flexible spending accounts and commuter benefit plans.
• Supplemental voluntary benefits, including short-term and long-term disability, whole life insurance, and legal support.
• Six paid holidays.
• Paid time off, varying by role.
• Wellness time off.
• Extended illness leave.
• Retirement plan.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center membership discount.
• Day care discounts at various facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED