Certified Medical Assistant (FT) - New Margaret Hague Women's Health - Jersey City, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health Jersey City, NJ

Certified Medical Assistant (FT) - New Margaret Hague Women's Health - Jersey City, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health

Jersey City, NJ

Expired: June 10, 2022 Applications are no longer accepted.

Full-Time

Sign-on Bonus Now Provided for This Position!**

Job Summary:

A Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) performs 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 assists 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.

Essential Functions:

Performs clinical tasks such as blood draws, 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

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED required within one (1) year of hire. Candidates who do not possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent at time of hire will be provided the opportunity to enroll in a GED/HSEA program as a condition of employment. New hires will be provided one (1) year from date of hire to successfully complete a GED program and obtain their HSEA. *
Relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Medical Assistant Certification required or the ability and willingness to obtain certification from one of the following recognized organizations within 60 days of hire: NHA, NCCT, AMT, AAMA, NCMA, AMCA, NAHP. Job title will reflect Medical Assistant and will convert to Certified Medical Assistant upon proof of certification.
BLS Certification approved by AHA, required
At least 6 months of relevant experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrates a clear understanding of the importance of patient satisfaction and safety
Ability to take vital signs and perform a patient assessment
Administration of medications as directed by physician or health practitioner
Phlebotomy and EKG, preferred
Proficient knowledge of medical terminology
Strong written and oral communication skills essential
Attention to accuracy and detail
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to multitask, prioritize and work under pressure
Knowledge of electronic medical record (EMR) systems, preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Hours*:

Monday - Friday: 8am-4:30pm, flexibility to work 1-2 late nights per week until 7pm (start time will be 10am on late days)

Every other Saturday: 8am - 4pm

*Hours are subject to change as business needs require.

**Sign-on bonus only provided to external hires. Internal RWJBH employees do not qualify for this benefit.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer