Certified Medical Assistant - Pulmonology
St. Joseph's Health•Wayne, NJ
About The Position
Under general supervision and according to established procedures, the Certified Medical Assistant provides basic medical assistance to physicians/providers and nurses. This includes preparing patients according to area-specific policies and procedures, such as taking vital signs, preparing charts, performing phlebotomy, assisting with procedures, and collecting laboratory samples. The role also uses department-specific computer systems to enter and retrieve patient data.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Less than one year of previous work-related experience.
- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
- Current certification or registration from an accredited institution, such as AAMA, NHA, or AMT, which must be maintained.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual skills preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic medical assistance to physicians/providers and nurses.
- Prepare patients according to area-specific policies and procedures.
- Take vital signs and prepare charts.
- Perform phlebotomy and collect laboratory samples.
- Assist with procedures.
- Use department-specific computer systems to enter and retrieve patient data.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
