Certified Medical Assistant - Palliative Care - Physician Practice

Certified Medical AssistantOur team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.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. Position will require flexibility to travel within Central and South Jersey several days a week, as well as the ability to work from home.Related keywords: CMA, Registered Medical Assistant, RMAResponsibilitiesA 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 dayQualificationsEducation, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:High School diploma or equivalent such as a GEDExcellent communication skillsAbility to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with varying populationsAbility to work in a fast paced environmentKnowledge of computerized processes and data entry proceduresEducation, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.Licenses and Certifications Required:Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Registered Medical Assistant or National Certified Medical Assistant or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Clinical Medical Assistant SpecialistAHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.