Medical Assistant Certified

Job Summary

Located in:
North Brunswick, New Jersey 08902

The Certified Medical Assistant is a key role in our practice. They create a strong first impression for our patients and ensure they feel cared for by our practice. They prepare a patient for the doctor's evaluation and assist clinical providers with patient examinations by obtaining and documenting vital signs, past medical and social history, and updating electronic medical records (EMR).

They perform front‑desk activities such as answering phones/greeting patients to support the center and professional staff, and carry out essential services (checking‑in, checking‑out, etc.) as directed or requested by the Practice Manager.

• Assist professional nursing staff by providing direct patient care.
• Prepare charts, take temperature, pulse, perform screenings, blood pressure and respiration, and other duties as assigned.
• Assist physicians by maintaining practice workflow, organizing exam rooms, maintaining and ordering supplies, and screening patient requests. Perform blood draws, POC testing as directed by provider.
• Follow instructions closely and report observations and symptoms indicative of the patient’s reactions to treatments and complaints.
• Ensure timely appointments and reduced wait‑times by managing workflow.
• Assist in scheduling accurate initial evaluations, follow‑up appointments, and cancellations.
• Initiate all appointment reminder calls in a professional and courteous manner, projecting appropriate language and tone of voice.
• Demonstrate effective oral, listening, and written communication skills that facilitate positive customer relationships and staff interaction in the delivery of care.
• Prioritize duties and complete them accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate responsible judgment by updating knowledge, referring problems through appropriate channels, and observing policies and procedures.
• Obtain and enter patient history, chief complaint, and update the medication list into the electronic medical record.
• Maintain compliance with legal requirements, HIPAA, OSHA, and company policies.
• Assist with other office duties including answering phones, faxing, filing, etc.
• Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, verifying receipt, sorting, and storing.
• Restock exam/procedure rooms.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures, and complying with legal regulations.
• Maintain infection control/safety guidelines and confidentiality policies.
• Perform other duties/tasks as requested by providers, coordinators, and management in accordance with office procedures and policies.
• Enhance practice reputation by owning new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.

• At least 2 years of similar job experience in a medical office preferred; minimum 6 months experience required.
• Familiar with EKG, phlebotomy, and patient care.
• Certified or registered medical assistant.
• CPR certified.
• Experience on EHR and EMR systems;
  Athena preferred.
• Knowledge of pre‑authorizations and referrals.

• Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Good interpersonal skills, sense of urgency, being proactive and owning one’s work.
• Dependable, with strong work ethic and extremely high personal integrity.
• Ability to deal with multiple interruptions continuously while maintaining a friendly exchange with others.
• Helpful and constructive view of working with others to achieve positive outcomes.
• Taking responsibility and being accountable for one’s own actions.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with automatic employer contribution.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Access to voluntary short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• Access to additional life insurance.
• Access to a variety of wellness programs.

The compensation range for this position is $18.00/hour–$26.00/hour. Compensation is based on the role’s level and requirements. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.