Certified Medical Assistant - General Surgery - Physician Practice

Hackensack Meridian Health•Hackensack, NJ

21h•$25

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant assists with clinical care for select patients under the supervision of a professional nurse or licensed medical practitioner and provides clerical office assistance. The role is proficient in obtaining authorizations and includes a significant amount of front-office administrative work. The position supports patient visits by preparing exam and treatment areas, assisting with examinations, taking and recording vital signs, performing specified tests after completing the required performance evaluation checklists, maintaining patient records, and assisting with billing and collections. The Certified Medical Assistant also uses computer software to support office systems, protects patient confidentiality, and adapts care and communication to the needs of the patient population served. The role requires lifting at least 5 pounds, pushing and pulling at least 10 pounds, and standing for at least 6 hours per day.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, and/or 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: 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.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.

Responsibilities

Prepare exam rooms, 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 as indicated after completing a performance evaluation checklist.
Perform UDS, BAT, phlebotomy, and other laboratory testing as 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 meet those needs, including needs related to age, culture, language, and hearing or visual impairment.
Communicate with patients, parents, and/or primary caregivers at an appropriate developmental, age, educational, and literacy level.
Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.