• Certified Medical Assistant

    RWJBarnabas Health (New Brunswick, NJ)


    Certified Medical AssistantReq #:0000195030

     

    Category:Medical Assistant

     

    Status:Full-Time

     

    Shift:Day

     

    Facility:Physician Enterprise Group

     

    Department:Heart & Vascular Inst of CJ

    Location:

    Physician Enterprise Group, 317 George Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

     

    A Certified Medical Assistant performs 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 assists 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,

     

    Section III: Job Qualifications/Education/Training/Certification/Licensure

    Education and Experience:

    High School Diploma or GED, require

     

    Medical Assistant Certification required or the ability and willingness to obtain certification from one of the following

     

    recognized organizations within 60 days of hire: NHA, NCCT, AMT, AAMA, NCMA, AMCA, NAHP,

     

    Job title will reflect

     

    Medical Assistant and will convert to Certified Medical Assistant upon proof of certification,

     

    BLS Certification approved by AHA, required

     

    At least 6 months of relevant experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    Demonstrates a clear understanding of the importance of patient satisfaction and safety

     

    Ability to take vital signs and perform a patient assessment

     

    Administration of medications as directed by physician or health practitioner

     

    Phlebotomy and EKG, preferred

     

    Proficient knowledge of medical terminology

     

    Strong written and oral communication skills essential

     

    Attention to accuracy and detail

     

    Ability to work independently and in a team environment

     

    Ability to multitask, prioritize and work under pressure

     

    Knowledge of electronic medical record systems, preferred

     

    Performs clinical tasks such as blood draws, 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

     

    RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer