Certified Medical Assistant

Job Details

Certified Medical Assistant –
Req #:

Location:

Barnabas Health Medical Group, Freehold, NJ 07728

Department:
Freehold Primary Care & OBGYN

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $22.52 - $28.78 per hour

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in Freehold, NJ 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.

• 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

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

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

• Full-Time, Day Shift (40 hours per week)
• Must be flexible with schedule and open to working evenings as needed

• Performs clinical tasks such as EKGs, hearing and vision screens, urinalysis, injections, vaccinations, medication administration, and treatment of 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

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.

At RWJBarnabas Health, the market‑competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support 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 partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.