Certified Medical Assistant - Pain & Palliative Care - Physician Practice

Hackensack Meridian Health•Hackensack, NJ

1d•$25

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant assists in providing clinical care to selected patients under the supervision of a professional nurse or licensed medical practitioner and provides clerical office assistance. The role prepares examination and treatment spaces, supports patient visits and examinations, records vital signs, performs designated tests after completing performance evaluation checklists, maintains patient records, and assists with office systems and billing-related tasks. The assistant also identifies confidentiality concerns and adapts care and communication to the needs of the patient population served.

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 certifications or 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.
Ability to lift at least 5 lbs., push and pull at least 10 lbs., and stand at least 6 hours a day.

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