Certified Medical Assistant - Primary Care - Physician Practice

Certified Medical Assistant - Primary Care - Physician Practice

Join JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute (a division of HMH PHYSICIAN SERVICES, INC.) to assist in clinical and clerical support under the supervision of a professional nurse or licensed medical practitioner.

Overview:
The Certified Medical Assistant will help provide clinical care to selected patients, perform office duties, and support patient services.

• 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 them in the medical chart.
• Understands proper function and care of special equipment.
• Performs EKG, PFT, Audiometry, Titmus Test, UDS, BAT, Phlebotomy, and other lab testing after performance evaluation checklist completion.
• Maintains records by completing patient records as directed; files records and reports.
• Assists with collections/billing procedures as needed.
• Uses computer software to maintain office systems.
• Identifies and responds to confidentiality issues.
• Adapts care to meet the needs of the patient population served (age, culture, language, hearing/visual impairments).
• Performs 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 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 1 hour a day.

• High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively and supportively with diverse populations.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of computerized processes and data entry procedures.

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

• Certified Medical Assistant or equivalent credential.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Starting at $23.27 per hour. Base compensation may vary based on market data, experience, education, certifications, and other factors.

Full-time

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.