Certified Medical Assistant - Integrative Health - Physician Practice

Hackensack Meridian Health•Manahawkin, NJ

5d•Onsite

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 position supports offices in Neptune and Manahawkin. Scheduled hours are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with Saturday hours beginning in 2027.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, such as a GED.
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.
Must be able to travel to various locations.
Nationally Certified Medical Assistant certification.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Responsibilities

Prepare exam and treatment rooms, supplies, and instruments.
Prepare patients for physician visits and examinations, assisting as directed.
Take patients’ vital signs and record them in medical charts.
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 lab 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 age, culture, language, and hearing or visual impairment; communicate at the patient’s, parent’s, or primary caregiver’s developmental, educational, and literacy level.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Lift and push or pull a minimum of 5 lbs. and stand for a minimum of 1 hour per day.