Atlantic Health System is seeking Certified Medical Assistants all through out the New Jersey area - from Northern, central, Western and Southern Region. Over 400+ offices spanning all throughout New Jersey in the capacity of Primary Care and various specialty care offices. Responsible for providing general direct and indirect patient care in a clinical setting under the direct supervision of a physician. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure functionality of practice operations to provide excellent patient care. Ensures medical facilities run smoothly, and works in a clerical, administrative, or clinical capacity, and may even be asked to perform more specialized tasks. Principal Accountabilities: Handles patient intake, updates medical records, and administers appropriate screening tools. + Records medical information and test results, conducts patient interviews, takes and records vital signs, collects specimens, and administers medication under physician supervision. + Assists with walk-in and scheduled clinic visits, ensures verification and recording of clinical data and adherence to quality standards. + Guides patients through the health care system and helps patients arrive at scheduled appointments on time. + Taking vital signs: Typically performed before a patient sees a doctor to establish a baseline for future exams + Assisting with examinations: Working closely with physicians to perform clinical tasks + Collecting and preparing laboratory samples: Instructing patients on how to collect samples or drawing blood + Excellent Communication, Work Ethic, Active Listening, Adaptability to working in fast pace environment, and hold upmost professionalism at all times. Strong written and communication skills + Greeting patients: Welcoming patients to the facility and Scheduling appointments: Organizing appointments for patients + Maintaining medical records: Recording patient medical histories and vital signs in the computer system + Cleaning patient rooms: Sanitizing and reorganizing patient rooms between visits + Prepping examination rooms: Ensuring the exam room is ready for the patient, including disinfecting equipment and stocking supplies + Provides emotional support related to the patient's clinical situation in accordance with the patient's plan of care. + Assists with referrals of patients to the appropriate specialist for diagnosis or treatment. + Performs other related duties as assigned. MUST be certified CCMA from NHA NCCT NAHP AMCA ARMA AAMA or AMT + American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) + American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) + American Medical Technologists (AMT) + American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) + National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) + National Health Career Association (NHA) + National Association for Health Professional (NAHP) Required: + High School Diploma or equivalent. + **National Certification CCMA from: NHA, AAMA, NAHP, ARMA, AMT, AMCA, or NCCT. + OR Precertification agreement must be signed if expired or receiving certification within 60 days of employment.** Preferred: Associate's degree in Medical Care or related field. + 1 year of experience in Health Care services. + 2+ Years Experience in outpatient, ambulatory setting + Excellent Communication, Work Ethic, Active Listening, Adaptability to working in fast pace environment, and hold upmost professionalism at all times + BLS upon hire + EPIC or similar EMR system + Ability to work within computer systems