Medical Assistant in Somerville, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Location: RWJUH Somerset

Department Name: Gyn Clinic

Req #: 0000224032

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $20.57 - $25.81 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 to add a qualified Certified Medical Assistant in Somerville, NJ. The Certified Medical Assistant will perform routine clinical and clerical tasks for medical oncology, surgical oncology and other related clinics at the Steeplechase Cancer Center. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs, medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and assisting with minor procedures as directed by a physician or health practitioner.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Medical Assistant Certification required from one of the following recognized organizations prior to hire: NHA, NCCT, AMT, AAMA, NCMA, AMCA, NAHP
• BLS Certification approved by AHA
• Prior relevant experience and or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
  

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• CMA Certification
• BLS Certification

Scheduling Requirements:

• Part-Time Day Shift, 24 hours/week

Essential Functions:

• Creates and maintains health record information, files and organizes as needed

• Communicates with insurance providers and handles pre-authorizations and certifications as necessary

• Communicates with patients and other providers per the instruction of the overseeing physician or health practitioner

• Performs clinical tasks such as blood draws, EKGs, urinalysis, and blood glucose testing

• 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

• Supports practice needs with clerical tasks such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, collecting co-pays, preparing lab requests
  

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care 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.