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Certified Medical Assistant (FT-Day), Lakewood NJ

Certified Medical Assistant (FT-Day), Lakewood NJ

RWJBarnabas HealthLakewood, NJ, United States
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Certified Medical Assistant (FT-Day), Lakewood NJ

Req # : 0000214527

Category : Medical Assistant

Status : Full-Time

Shift : Day

Facility : Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department : Health Wellness

Pay Range : $22.95 - $29.32 per hour

Location :

1195 Route 70, Lakewood, NJ 08701

Job Title : Certified Medical Assistant

Location : Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department Name : Health Wellness

Req # : 0000214527

Status : Hourly

Shift : Day

Pay Range : $22.95 - $29.32 per hour

Pay Transparency :

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview :

Health & Wellness is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to perform routine clinical and clerical tasks under the direction of a physician or other health practitioner. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs, medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, processing prescription refills, and assisting with minor procedures as directed by a physician or health practitioner. The CMA acts as a practice ambassador, contributing to overall patient experience, safety, and privacy.

Qualifications : Required :

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • BLS Certification approved by AHA
  • Medical Assistant Certification : NHA, NCCT, AMT, AAMA, NCMA, AMCA, AECA, or NAHP
  • At least 6 months of relevant experience and / or training or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred :

  • Phlebotomy and EKG
  • Knowledge of electronic medical record (EMR) systems

    • Certifications and Licenses Required :

  • BLS Certification approved by AHA
  • Medical Assistant Certification : NHA, NCCT, AMT, AAMA, NCMA, AMCA, AECA, or NAHP

    • Scheduling Requirements

  • Day Shift working, 8am - 4 : 30pm
  • Monday - Friday
  • Full-Time Schedule

    • Essential Functions :

  • Performs clinical tasks such as EKGs, hearing and vision screens, urinalysis, injections, vaccinations, and medication administration, treatments and minor surgeries as needed
  • Supports practice needs with clerical tasks such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, collecting co-pays, preparing lab requests, and other clerical tasks as assigned
  • Communicates with insurance providers and handles pre-authorizations and certifications as necessary
  • Prepares rooms, arranges instruments and equipment, and ensures a neat and sanitary environment
  • Rooms patients, verifies patient information, confirms purpose of visit, obtains and records vitals and updates medical history
  • Communicates with patients and other providers per the instruction of the overseeing physician or health practitioner
  • Creates and maintains health record information, files and organizes, as needed
  • Other duties as assigned

    • Benefits and Perks :

    At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • Wellness Programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Life & Accidental Death Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
  • Health Care / Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

    • Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

    RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

    RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

    RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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