NJMS Certified Medical Assistant - Newark, NJ in Newark, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant

Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department Name: UPA-DCMC Otolaryngology

Req #: 0000250582

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $23.50 - $29.90 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:

UPA-DCMC Otolaryngology is seeking 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 triage, 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:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 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) system, Epic

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• BLS Certification approved by the American Heart Association
• Medical Assistant Certification: AAMA, AECA, AMCA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, NCMA, or NHA

Scheduling Requirements:

• 9:30am - 5:30pm
• Monday - Friday
• Full-Time

Essential Functions:

• Performs clinical tasks such as treatments and minor surgeries as needed
• Creates and maintains health record information, files and organizes, as needed
• Prepares rooms, arranges instruments and equipment, and ensures a neat and sanitary environment
• Communicates with patients and other providers per the instruction of the overseeing physician or health practitioner
• 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, and other clerical tasks as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Other Things to Know:
This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the role, but it’s not meant to cover every task you may take on. As with any dynamic organization, duties may shift over time based on team needs and priorities—and we’re looking for someone who’s flexible and ready to grow with us.