Certified Medical Assistant South Region

Overview

Job Title:

Certified Medical Assistant (FT-Day), South Region

Location:

Ocean and Monmouth Counties, NJ 07701

Facility:
Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department:
Nursing Float Pool

Status:
Full-Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $22.52 - $28.78 per hour

Req #:

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.

The Nursing Float Pool 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.

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

• Shift working (7:00 am – 3:30 pm; 8:00 am – 4:30 pm; 9:30 am – 6:00 pm; or latest 10:00 am – 6:30 pm)
• Monday – Friday
• Full-Time
• Traveling Required to the following counties:
  Ocean and Monmouth

• 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

• 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

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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer