Medical Assistant / Paramus

Pascack Valley Medical Center•Westwood, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides compassionate, high-quality patient care while supporting physicians and advanced practice providers with administrative and delegated clinical duties in an outpatient clinic setting. The role supports daily medical office operations, patient intake, electronic medical records (EMR), and care coordination to help ensure an efficient and positive patient experience. Located in Paramus, this opportunity serves patients throughout Bergen County and Northern New Jersey.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Basic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Microsoft Office knowledge.
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
Graduation from an accredited medical assistant/medical technologist school or program.
Prior experience in a clinic or hospital setting supporting patient care.
Current national certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).

Responsibilities

Greet and room patients, obtain vital signs, document medical histories, and collect relevant information to support patient visits and treatment plans.
Maintain accurate patient records in electronic medical record (EMR) systems, including clinical documentation, medical coding, and claims processing.
Assist physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical staff with delegated patient care activities and daily medical practice operations.
Prepare and disinfect examination rooms, sterilize medical instruments, and maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable patient care environment.
Coordinate patient referrals, insurance authorizations, prescription requests, and laboratory or diagnostic imaging orders.
Communicate with pharmacies, hospitals, laboratories, and other healthcare providers to facilitate patient care coordination and timely follow-up.