Certified Medical Assistant (Full-Time)

Overview Our 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. Competitive benefits are just the beginning; we support one another and serve our community as we transform healthcare and lead positive change. The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting in providing clinical care to selected patients under the supervision of the professional nurse or licensed medical practitioner and provides clerical office assistance. Responsibilities Prepares exam room, treatment room, supplies and instruments. Prepares patients for physician visit and examination, assisting as directed. Takes patient vital signs and records in the 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; files records 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 at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.). Other duties and/or projects as assigned. Adheres to organizational competencies and standards of behavior. Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs., and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day. Qualifications Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs. Excellent communication skills. Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with varying populations. Ability to work in a fast paced environment. Knowledge of computerized processes and data entry procedures. Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program. Licenses And Certifications Required Certified Medical Assistant or National Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Registered Advanced Medical Assistant or Certified Registered Medical Assistant or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant or Registered Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist or Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate or Certified Clinical Administrative Medical Assistant or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant. AHA Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Certification. Working Conditions Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs., and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day. Compensation Minimum rate of $24.51 hourly. The posted rate is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay at the time of posting and does not reflect the full value of the total rewards package. Equal Opportunity Hackensack Meridian Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, marital status, or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center