Certified Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine- Physician Practice

Hackensack Meridian Health - Tinton Falls, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Tinton Falls, NJ

Hospitals

About the position

The Certified Medical Assistant at Hackensack Meridian Health plays a crucial role in providing clinical care to patients under the supervision of healthcare professionals. This position involves both clinical and clerical responsibilities, ensuring that patients receive high-quality care while maintaining efficient office operations. The role requires effective communication and the ability to adapt care to meet the diverse needs of the patient population.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam room, treatment room, supplies, and instruments.
• Prepares patients for physician visits and examinations, assisting as directed.
• Takes patients' 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 as indicated 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 issues of confidentiality.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care specific to those needs.
• 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.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent such as a GED.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with varying populations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of computerized processes and data entry procedures.
• Certified Medical Assistant or equivalent certification.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Benefits

• Full-time employment with benefits.
• Supportive work environment focused on team collaboration.