Certified Medical Assistant - FQHC Residency Clinic - Atlantic City

Job Opportunity : Medical Assistant

AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide patient care and support within the ambulatory setting. The Medical Assistant will accurately complete patient interviews, collect specimens, assist the physician with patient exams, maintain departmental inventory, provide patient education, and ensure quality direct patient care and non-professional services as directed by the Physician. This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts, and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.

Qualifications for this role include :

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program required
• Certification in Phlebotomy ASCP preferred
• BLSHCP certified within six months of hire or transfer
• Graduate of a post-secondary Medical Assistance program accredited by a national acceding agency, with a minimum of 330 hours of instruction, with special training around medication administration as per the NJ Board of Medical Examiners required
• All Certified Medical Assistants must maintain active National Certification with a certifying agency approved by NJ
• 1-3 years of prior experience in Ambulatory care preferred

The work environment includes potential exposure to hazards and risk of the medical office environment, blood borne pathogens, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous substances, and potential injury. This position requires considerable reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, sitting, standing, and walking. This position also requires long periods of telephone work. This position frequently lifts 25-50 lbs and occasionally lifts 50-100 lbs. Periodic traveling to other department locations is expected.

The position reports to department leadership as assigned.

Total Rewards at AtlantiCare includes generous paid time off, medical, prescription drug, dental & vision insurance, retirement plans with employer contributions, short-term & long-term disability coverage, life & accidental death & dismemberment insurance, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, and wellness programs. Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.

Job Category : Medical Assistant

Hours Per Week : 37.5

Weekends Required? No

Holidays Required? No

Shift : Days

Position Status : Full-Time

Pay Range : $20.04 - $29.07

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities