Certified Medical Assistant - Hudson County, NJ Req #: 0000185261
Category: Medical Assistant
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Barnabas Health Medical Group
Department: Hudson County Cardiology
Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group, 95 OLD SHORT HILLS ROAD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052

Job Overview:

Hudson County Cardiology 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 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:

Bilingual Cardiology experiencePhlebotomy and EKGKnowledge of electronic medical record (EMR) systems

Certifications and Licenses Required:

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

Scheduling Requirements:

Shift working, 9:00am - 5:30pm Monday - FridayFull-TimeTravel within Hudson County is required

Essential Functions:

Maintain drug cabinetSchedule testing in or out of officeTakes patients' brief history and vital signsCall in patients prescriptions to pharmaciesPrepares patients for examination and treatmentAssists with both front office and back office dutiesMaintains patient files, records and other informationAnswers phones and schedules patient appointmentsAssists physicians with patient treatment and minor surgeriesCall patients or other physicians with results of exams and testsPrepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instrumentsAssist physician in providing primary health care and management of patient careMaintain inventory of medical and pharmaceutical supplies, order and stock as neededTelephones patient follow-up on their condition after office visit as per the physicians instructionsGreets patients, update demographics, verifies insurance, and collects payments as necessaryCommunicate with insurance carriers to obtain authorizations for procedures and pharmaceuticalsHandles patients requests for medical information, copies of medical records, refills, test results, etcIs responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments and medical errorsPerforms routine medical testing, i,e, blood testing, ekgs, urinalysis, rapid strep tests and drug screening, injections and vaccinationsAs instructed by the physician with signature, obtains patient release forms in accordance with patient confidentiality and medical record release policiesOther duties as assigned

Benefits and Perks:

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

Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansWellness ProgramsTuition ReimbursementShort & Long-Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death Insurance Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsDiscounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, 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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer