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Certified Medical Assistant (Multispecialty) - Florham Park, NJ
Req #: 0000229510
Category: Medical Assistant
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Barnabas Health Medical Group
Department: Florham Park Multispecialty
Pay Range: $22.95 - $29.32 per hour
Location: 222 Columbia Turnpike, Florham Park, NJ 07932
Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant
Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group
Department Name: Florham Park Multispecialty
Req #: 0000229510
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $22.95 - $29.32 per hour
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
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:
Florham Park Multispecialty 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 EKG
Knowledge of electronic medical record (EMR) system, Epic
Certifications and Licenses Required:
BLS Certification approved by the American Heart Association
Medical Assistant Certification: AAMA, AECA, AMCA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, NCMA, or NHA
Scheduling Requirements:
9:00am - 5:30pm
Monday - Friday
1 - 2 Saturdays per month, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Full-Time
Light travel to neighboring practices might be required.
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
Other Things to Know:
This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the role, but it’s not meant to cover every task you may take on. As with any dynamic organization, duties may shift over time based on team needs and priorities—and we’re looking for someone who’s flexible and ready to grow with us.
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
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
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RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer