Certified Medical Assistant

Job Details Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant Location: 200 Wyckoff Road, Eatontown, NJ 07724 Department: Thoracic Surgical Specialists Job ID: 0000243488 Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Pay Range: $22.52 - $28.78 per hour Job Summary RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support the Thoracic Surgical Specialists team in Eatontown, NJ. The role involves clinical tasks—EKGs, hearing and vision screens, urinalysis, injections, vaccinations, and medication administration—along with clerical support for patient care and scheduling. Essential Functions 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. Qualifications Completion of a formal nurse assistance training program. At least six months of experience. Certifications and Licenses Required CMA Certification. BLS Certification from AHA. Scheduling Requirements Day shift (8 AM – 4:30 PM), 40 hours per week. Full‑time schedule. 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 (e.g., NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon). Equal Opportunity Employer RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr RWJBarnabas Health