Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant Location: 73 South Bath Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740 Pay Range: $23.06 - $29.35 per hour Job Overview RWJBarnabas Health is looking to add a qualified Certified Medical Assistant in Long Branch, NJ to perform routine clinical and clerical tasks under the direction of a physician or other health practitioner. Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking and recording vital signs, assisting with examinations and procedures, administering injections and medications as directed, and accurately documenting clinical information in the electronic medical record. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED BLS Certification approved by AHA Completion of a formal medical assistant training program (NHA, NCCT, AMT, AAMA, NCMA, AMCA, AECA, or NAHP) At least six months of relevant experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience Preferred: Phlebotomy and EKG experience; Experience with electronic medical records; EPIC experience strongly preferred. Scheduling Requirements Day Shift, 40 hours/week Need to be flexible with schedule and open to working evenings 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 Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Benefits and Perks 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) Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr