CNA - Medical Flex

Certified Medical Assistant (FT-Day), Somerville, NJ

Category: Medical Assistant | Status: Full-Time | Shift: Day | Facility: Rutgers University Medical Grp | Department: RWJMS Thoracic Surgery | Location: 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876

Req #: 0000228466 | Pay Range: $22.95 - $29.32 per hour

RWJBarnabas Health is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant 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.

High School Diploma or GED

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

Phlebotomy and EKG

Knowledge of electronic medical record (EMR) systems

1+ years' of CMA experience

Medical Assistant Certification

Day Shift, 40 hours/week

Full-Time Schedule

Performs clinical tasks such as EKGs, hearing and vision screens, urinalysis, injections, vaccinations, and 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

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

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Short & Long-Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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