Certified Medical Assistant I, Per Diem, Urgent Care Phillipsburg

Atlantic Health System - Phillipsburg, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Phillipsburg, NJ

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Per Diem Certified Medical Assistant at Atlantic Urgent Care of Phillipsburg is responsible for providing both direct and indirect patient care in a clinical setting under the supervision of a physician. This role involves collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure smooth practice operations and excellent patient care. The position requires flexibility in working hours, particularly on weekends, and involves a variety of clinical and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Handles patient intake and updates medical records.
• Administers appropriate screening tools.
• Manages patient flow and rooms patients.
• Takes vital signs and performs medication reconciliation.
• Maintains and prepares exam rooms for patient visits.
• Records medical information and test results, conducts patient interviews, and collects specimens.
• Administers medication under physician supervision.
• Assists with walk-in and scheduled clinic visits, ensuring verification and recording of clinical data.
• Guides patients through the healthcare system and helps them arrive at appointments on time.
• Cleans and sanitizes patient rooms between visits.
• Preps examination rooms, ensuring they are ready for patients.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• National Certification CCMA from NHA, AAMA, NAHP, ARMA, AMT, AMCA, or NCCT, or a precertification agreement if certification is expired or pending within 60 days of employment.
• Excellent communication skills and work ethic.
• Active listening and adaptability to a fast-paced environment.
• Professionalism at all times.

Nice-to-haves

• Associate's degree in Medical Care or related field.
• 1 year of experience in healthcare services.
• 2+ years of experience in outpatient, emergency department, or acute care settings.
• BLS certification upon hire.
• DOT Drug Collector Certification preferred.
• Breath Alcohol Technician Certification preferred.
• Post externship physician practice experience preferred.
• Prior EMR physician practice experience a plus.
• Experience with EPIC a plus.
• Preferred emergency department experience.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling for shifts.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment.