Medical Assistant Certified in Lambertville, New Jersey at Hunterdon Health Care System

Medical Assistant Certified

Position Summary

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in the Multi-Purpose Suite is responsible for providing comprehensive clinical support to physicians, nurses, and the office supervisor. This role requires a versatile individual who can efficiently manage patient intake, room preparation, point-of-care testing, and maintain patient safety. The CMA will also participate in cross-training to ensure seamless workflow and adaptability within the practice.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Initial Intake – Greet and escort patients to the examination room, verify patient information including insurance details and medical history. Accurately record patient vital signs, including temperature, Blood pressure, pulse and respirations.

2. Patient Room Preparation, Before and After Care – Prepare examination rooms with necessary medical supplies and equipment. Ensure rooms are clean, sanitized and organized as per infection control protocols. Assist Provider during examinations, procedures, providing necessary instruments and supplies. Clean and Disinfect room after patient visits. Dispose of Biohazardous waste as per guidelines. Provide post-visit instructions to patients as directed by the Provider.

3. Patient Order – Process and manage patient orders for laboratory tests, imaging and other diagnostic procedures. Maintain accurate and up to date patient records. Ensure timely communication of patient orders and results to relevant healthcare Providers.

4. Point of Care – Perform point of care testing according to established protocols. Document test results accurately in EHR. Maintain and calibrate point-of-care testing equipment as required.

5. Patient Safety – Adhere to all patient safety protocols and procedures. Ensure patient confidentiality and privacy per HIPAA regulations. Report any safety concerns or incidents to the appropriate personnel. Assist in Emergency situations as directed by the Provider.

6. Attend Staff Meetings, contribute to team discussions and provide feedback for process improvement.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

● High School Diploma or Equivalent

● Medical Assistant Certification

Preferred:

None

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

None

Preferred:

None

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

Medical Assistant Certification required; must have CPR certification or obtain within 6 months

Preferred:

None

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

Customer service skills required; computer skills, detail oriented and multi-tasking skills

Preferred:

None

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).