• Certified Medical Assistant

    RWJBarnabas Health (River Edge, NJ)


    Certified Medical Assistant - River Edge, NJReq #:0000178289

     

    Category:Medical Assistant

     

    Status:Full-Time

     

    Shift:Day

     

    Facility:Barnabas Health Medical Group

     

    Department:MG Orthopedics - North

    Location:

    Barnabas Health Medical Group, River Edge, River Edge, NJ 07661

    Job Overview:

    RWJBH Orthopedics 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 rooming patients, vitals, scrubbing, chart prep, inputting orders, radiology and medication authorizations, 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

    + Minimum of 2 years Certified Medical Assistant experience in a busy multiple physician practice

    Preferred:

    + Bilingual Spanish

    + Knowledge of electronic medical record (EMR) systems

    + Experience with Orthopedic and Sports Medicine clinical skills and terminology

    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, 8:00am - 4:30pm

    + Monday - Friday

    + Full-Time

    + Travel to Hudson and Essex County satellite offices for coverage

    Essential Functions:

    + 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

    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 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!

     

    Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

     

    RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care 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