Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) III

Axia Women's Health • Oradell, NJ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Axia Women’s Health is recruiting a Certified Medical Assistant-Lead for the Fertility Institute of NJ & NY in Oradell, New Jersey. This is an on-site role supporting patient care and clinical operations in a fertility and women’s health practice. The schedule is Monday and Wednesday, 6 a.m.–4 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 7 a.m.–1 p.m.; and Friday, 6 a.m.–2 p.m. The position includes routine clinical support and, after successful completion of competency skills training, assistance with office-based surgical procedures. The CMA-Lead also helps train and orient new CMAs, maintain supplies, support safe and efficient operations, and contribute to a positive, collaborative workplace.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current national Medical Assistant credential, such as CMA, RMA, NCMA, or CCMA.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant.
• CPR certification if performing office-based surgeries.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patients.
• Time-management skills, including prioritizing tasks and patients efficiently.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team.
• Adaptability and willingness to adjust to changing priorities and conditions.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and provide coverage at satellite locations, where applicable, as needed.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• Fertility or reproductive health experience strongly preferred.
• OB/GYN or women’s health experience preferred.
• eClinicalWorks (EMR) experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients professionally, escort them to exam rooms, and ensure their comfort.
• Prepare patients for examinations and complete clinical intake.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
• Measure and document blood pressure, height, weight, and temperature.
• Use appropriate chaperone techniques and document them.
• Assist with examinations and routine office procedures, including colposcopies, IUD insertions, and endometrial biopsies.
• Administer medications and injections as ordered by providers.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens, perform CLIA-waived tests according to protocols, and perform blood draws.
• Enter and send medication and test orders through computerized physician order entry according to provider instructions.
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize medical instruments and keep exam rooms clean and stocked.
• Provide information about procedures, medications, and follow-up care.
• Respond to patient inquiries in person and by phone; answer calls, relay messages to providers, and provide instructions or follow-up information as directed.
• Assist with scheduling appointments and follow-up visits.
• Perform nonstress tests (NSTs) appropriately.
• Communicate patient needs and concerns accurately and promptly.
• Monitor and maintain medical supply inventory, place orders as needed, and organize and store supplies properly.
• Support patient safety and safely assist patients with mobility and transfers between examination rooms and treatment areas.
• Collaborate with physicians, providers, nurses, and other staff to support efficient practice operations.
• After successful completion of competency skills training, assist with office-based surgical procedures, including room preparation, equipment readiness, provider support, and post-surgical processes such as disinfection. Procedures may include LEEPs, operative hysteroscopies, ablations, and D&Cs with or without suction.
• Oversee orientation and training of new CMAs on clinical protocols, safety guidelines, and patient-care procedures.
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and policies, including HIPAA and OSHA requirements.
• Participate in team meetings and quality-improvement initiatives.
• Follow practice policies, procedures, and protocols; model the organization’s mission, vision, and values; and demonstrate ethical, professional, collaborative conduct.

Benefits

• Full-time benefit eligibility begins on the first of the month after hire.
• Immediate option to contribute to a 401(k), with employer matching after one year.
• Generous paid time off, including additional time off for volunteering.
• Choice of multiple medical insurance plans.
• Access to Axia providers at little to no cost through Axia’s medical insurance.
• Axia-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Free counseling for colleagues and family members, including parents and parents-in-law.
• Discounts on hotels, theme parks, gym memberships, and other offerings through the Great Works Perks Program.
• Optional dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, FSA, HSA with employer contribution, identity theft, long-term care, pet insurance, and other insurance options.

What This Job Offers

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