Certified Medical Assistant - Physician Practice

Hackensack Meridian Health
US - New Jersey - Paramus
November 14, 2024

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting in providing clinical care to select patients under the supervision of the professional nurse or licensed medical practitioner and provides clerical office assistance.

This posting is for all current Forest Medical; Forest Healthcare Associates, Michelle Gliksman, MD LLC, PCA Overlook Avenue (Rhuematology), and Ridgewood Clifton Foot Ankle Team Members that are either per diem, part time, or full time status.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Certified Medical Assistant at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

Prepares exam room, treatment room, supplies and instruments.

Prepares patients for physician visit and examination assisting as directed.

Takes patient's vital signs and records in medical chart.

Understands proper function and care of special equipment.

Performs EKG, PFT, Audiometry, Titmus Test as indicated after a performance evaluation checklistcompletion. Also performs UDS, BAT, Phlebotomy, and other lab testing as indicated after performanceevaluation checklist completion.

Maintains records by completing patient records as directed; file record and reports.

Assists with collections/billing procedures as needed.

Uses computer software to maintain office systems.

Identifies and responds to issues of confidentiality.

Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).

Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours aday.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.

Excellent communication skills

Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with varying populations

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Knowledge of computerized processes and data entry procedures

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant or Certified Registered MedicalAssistant or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant or Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate orRegistered Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist or National Certified Medical Assistant

AHA BasicHealth Care Life Support HCP Certification.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Job ID 2024-155179

Department Forest Healthcare Asso, PC-P

Site HMH Medical Group Primary Care

Job Location US-NJ-Paramus

Position Type Full Time with Benefits

Standard Hours Per Week 40

Shift Day

Shift Hours Day

Weekend Work No Weekends Required

On Call Work No On-Call Required

Holiday Work No Holidays Required

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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