Certified Medical Assistant- Physician Practices- Monmouth/Ocean/Middlesex Counties

Overview

How have you impacted someone's life today? At Hackensack Meridian Health our teams are focused on changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level of care each and every day.

From our hospitals, rehab centers and occupational health teams to our long-term care centers and at-home care capabilities, our complete spectrum of services will allow you to apply your skills in multiple settings while building your career, all within New Jersey's premier healthcare system.

We are hiring for Certified Medical Assistants! Various physician practices such as Primary Care, OBGYN, Peds, Neurology and Surgical Practices, Thoracic Surgery, Endocrinology and Pediatrics are looking for talented individuals like you! This is a chance to be a part of an amazing team of professionals delivering the highest level of patient care!

We are looking for talented individuals like you! This is a chance to be a part of an amazing team of professionals delivering the highest level of patient care!

Openings inclue but not limited to : Asbury, Toms River, Brick, Freehold, Jackson, Lakewood, Manalapan, Neptune, Manasquan, Wall, Point Pleasant, Holmdel, Eatontown, Clark, Manalapan, Metuchen, Hazlet, Old Bridge, Morganville, Tinton Falls and West Long Branch, New Jersey !

The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting in providing clinical care to select patients under the supervision of the professional nurse or licensed medical practitioner and provides clerical office assistance.

Hours / schedules will vary depending on each practice.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Certified Medical Assistant at Hackensack Meridian Health includes :

• Prepares exam room, treatment room, supplies and instruments.
• Prepares patients for physician visit and examination assisting as directed.
• Takes patient's vital signs and records in medical chart.
• Understands proper function and care of special equipment.
• Performs EKG, PFT, Audiometry, Titmus Test as indicated after a performance evaluation checklist completion. Also performs UDS, BAT, Phlebotomy, and other lab testing as indicated after performance evaluation checklist completion.
• Maintains records by completing patient records as directed; file record 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 that is specific to those needs (i.

e., age, culture, language, hearing and / or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and / or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental / age, educational, literacy, etc.).

• Other duties and / or projects as assigned.
• 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.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :

• 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
• Must be able to travel to various locations

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred :

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Licenses and Certifications Required :

• Nationally Certified Medical Assistant
• BLS through American Heart Association

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!