Certified Medical Assistant

Job Title Certified Medical Assistant Location RWJ New Brunswick, 165 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Pay $28.83 per hour (New Jersey) – compensation may vary based on experience, education and skills. Job Overview A Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) performs 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, 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 Medical Assistant Certification required or the ability and willingness to obtain certification from one of the following recognized organizations prior to hire: NHA, NCCT, AMT, AAMA, NCMA, AMCA, NAHP. BLS Certification approved by AHA, required. At least 12 months of relevant experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. High School Diploma or GED, required. Scheduling Requirements Per Diem, Day Shift. Essential Functions Creates and maintains health record information, files and organizes as needed. Communicates with insurance providers and handles pre‑authorizations and certifications as necessary. Communicates with patients and other providers per the instruction of the overseeing physician or health practitioner. Performs clinical tasks such as blood draws, EKGs, hearing and vision screens, urinalysis, and blood glucose testing. 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. 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. Other duties as assigned. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr