Certified Medical Assistant; Primary Care - West Orange, NJ

Overview

Certified Medical Assistant (Primary Care) – West Orange, NJ

Req #:  | Category:
Medical Assistant | Status:
Full-Time | Shift: Day

Facility:
Barnabas Health Medical Group | Department:
Primary Medical Care |

Location:

405 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052

Pay Range: $22.52 - $28.78 per hour

Primary Medical Care 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.

• Performs clinical tasks such as EKGs, hearing and vision screens, urinalysis, medications 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.

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 6 months of relevant experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Preferred:

• Phlebotomy and EKG
• Knowledge of electronic medical record (EMR) systems

• BLS Certification approved by the American Heart Association
• Medical Assistant Certification: AAMA, AECA, AMCA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, NCMA, or NHA

• 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Monday - Friday
• Full-Time
• Occasional coverage in neighboring practices (Florham Park, Livingston, and Milburn)

• Performs clinical tasks such as EKGs, hearing and vision screens, urinalysis, 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.

This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the role, but it is not meant to cover every task you may take on. Duties may shift over time based on team needs and priorities; we are looking for someone who is flexible and ready to grow with us.

RWJBarnabas Health offers a market-competitive Total Rewards package with benefits and resources to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Benefits (like Pet Insurance)
• Discounts with local partners
• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.