Certified Medical Assistant

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group Department Name: Freehold Primary Care & OBGYN Req #: 0000247580 Status: Hourly Shift: Day Pay Range: $22.52 - $28.78 per hour Pay Transparency The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Job Overview RWJBarnabas Health is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant in Freehold, NJ 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 by a physician or health practitioner. The CMA acts as a practice ambassador, contributing to overall patient experience, safety, and privacy. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED BLS Certification approved by AHA Medical Assistant Certification: NHA, NCCT, AMT, AAMA, NCMA, AMCA, AECA, or NAHP At least 6 months of relevant experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience Preferred: Phlebotomy and EKG Knowledge of electronic medical record (EMR) systems Certifications and Licenses Required BLS Certification approved by AHA Medical Assistant Certification: NHA, NCCT, AMT, AAMA, NCMA, AMCA, AECA, or NAHP Scheduling Requirements Full-Time, Day Shift (40 hours per week) Must be flexible with schedule and open to working evenings as needed Essential Functions Performs clinical tasks such as EKGs, hearing and vision screens, urinalysis, injections, vaccinations, medication administration, treatments 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 Benefits and Perks At RWJBarnabas Health, our market‑competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health. Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Plans Wellness Programs Tuition Reimbursement Short & Long-Term Disability Life & Accidental Death Insurance Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! #J-18808-Ljbffr