Certified Medical Assistant

Location: Ocean and Monmouth County Cities, Ocean, NJ 07755 Req #: 0000254451 Category: Medical Assistant Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Facility: Barnabas Health Medical Group Department: Nursing Float Pool Pay Range: $23.06 - $29.35 per hour Job Overview The Float Pool is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for the Ocean and Monmouth County Cities 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. 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 an equivalent combination of education and experience Preferred: Phlebotomy and EKG experience Knowledge of electronic medical record (EMR) systems 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 Alternating shifts Monday – Friday Full-Time Required Travel to Ocean and Monmouth County Cities Essential Functions Performs clinical tasks such as EKGs, hearing and vision screens, urinalysis, injections, vaccinations, medication administration, 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 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 partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more Equal Opportunity Employer RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr