Certified Medical Assistant - Primary/Behavioral Health - Physician Practice

Hackensack Meridian Health•Edison, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Hackensack Meridian Health is dedicated to helping patients live healthier lives and fostering a supportive, collaborative culture for its team members. The organization aims to transform healthcare and lead positive change. The Certified Medical Assistant is a key team member responsible for assisting in providing clinical care to select patients under the supervision of a professional nurse or licensed medical practitioner, and also provides clerical office assistance. This position is located in Perth Amboy.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent such as a GED
Excellent communication skills
Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with varying populations
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Knowledge of computerized processes and data entry procedures
Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Registered Medical Assistant or National Certified Medical Assistant or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Responsibilities

Prepares exam room, treatment room, supplies and instruments.
Prepares patients for physician visit and examination assisting as directed.
Takes patient's vital signs and records in medical chart.
Understands proper function and care of special equipment.
Performs EKG, PFT, Audiometry, Titmus Test as indicated after a performance evaluation checklist completion.
Also performs UDS, BAT, Phlebotomy, and other lab testing as indicated after performance evaluation checklist completion.
Maintains records by completing patient records as directed; file record and reports.
Assists with collections/billing procedures as needed.
Uses computer software to maintain office systems.
Identifies and responds to issues of confidentiality.
Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 1 hour a day