Certified Medical Assistant - Local - Neptune, NJ - AK26-15641

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Location: Neptune, NJ
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Day Shift | Monday–Friday | 5 Days per Week | 40 Hours per Week
Shift Timings: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM or 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Local Candidates Required: Yes – Local Candidates Preferred
Traveler Candidates Required: No

Pay Rate: $20–$22/hr

Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support daily clinical and administrative operations, prepare patients for examinations, perform diagnostic testing, maintain accurate medical records, and assist healthcare providers with patient care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms, treatment rooms, medical supplies, and instruments.

• Prepare patients for physician visits and examinations.

• Measure and document patient vital signs and medical histories.

• Perform EKGs, pulmonary function tests (PFT), audiometry, and Titmus testing after completing the required performance evaluation.

• Perform urine drug screening (UDS), breath alcohol testing (BAT), phlebotomy, and other laboratory testing as authorized.

• Assist with medical procedures, treatments, and minor office surgeries.

• Perform medication reconciliation and assist with medication preparation and administration as permitted.

• Screen and follow up on test results.

• Maintain accurate patient records and electronic medical documentation.

• Schedule appointments and procedures and update patient demographic information.

• Assist with billing and collection procedures as needed.

• Monitor inventory and maintain clinical and administrative equipment.

• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow organizational policies.

• Provide patient education regarding health maintenance and disease prevention.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED).

• Active American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Must hold at least one of the following Medical Assistant certifications:

  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).

  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).

  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – American Medical Technologists (AMT).

  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP).

  • American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) certification.

  • National Certification Medical Association (NCMA) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.

• Hands-on experience with clinical procedures and diagnostic testing.