Certified Medical Assistant- Jersey City, NJ Req #: 0000195990
Category: Medical Assistant
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Barnabas Health Medical Group
Department: New Margaret Hague Womens Hlth
Salary: $22.00 - $28.22 per hour
Location: LSA / NMH, 377 JERSEY AVENUE SUITE 280, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant

Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department: New Margaret Hague Womens Hlth

Req#: 0000195990

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Salary Range: $22.00 - $28.22 Hourly

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly range for this position if hired to work.

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.

Job Overview:

New Margaret Hague Women's Health is seeking 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.

Qualifications:

Required:

High School Diploma or GED At least 6 months of relevant experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred:

Phlebotomy and EKGKnowledge of electronic medical record (EMR) systems

Certifications and Licenses Required:

BLS Certification approved by the American Heart Association Medical Assistant Certification: NHA, NCCT, AMT, AAMA, NCMA, AMCA, AECA, or NAHP

Scheduling Requirements:

Shift working, 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday - FridayFull-Time

Essential Functions:

Assist physician in providing primary healthcare and management of patient careIs responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments and medical errorsAssists with both front office and back office dutiesGreets patients, update demographics, verifies insurance, and collects payments as necessaryAnswers phones and schedules patient appointmentsAssists physicians with patient treatment and minor surgeriesCommunicate with insurance carriers to obtain authorizations for procedures and pharmaceuticalsHandles patient requests for medical information, copies of medical records, refills, test results, etcAs instructed by the physician with signature, obtains patient release forms in accordance with patient confidentiality and medical record release policiesSchedule testing in or out of officeCall in patient prescriptions to pharmaciesMaintain inventory of medical and pharmaceutical supplies, order and stock as neededMaintain drug cabinetMaintains patient files, records and other informationPerforms routine medical testing, i,e, blood testing, ekgs, urinalysis, rapid strep tests and drug screening, injections and vaccinationsPrepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instrumentsPrepares patients for examination and treatmentTakes patients' brief history and vital signsTelephone patient follow-up on their condition after an office visit as per the physicians instructionsCall patients or other physicians with results of exams and testsOther duties as assigned

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansWellness ProgramsTuition ReimbursementShort & Long-Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death Insurance Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsDiscounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

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. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer