About this opportunity
Hackensack Meridian Health lists this Certified Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine Physician Practice opportunity in lyndhurst, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Certified Medical AssistantThe certified medical assistant is responsible for assisting in providing clinical care to select patients under the supervision of the professional nurse or licensed medical practitioner and provides clerical office assistance.Schedule is 7am start time Mon-Fri with rotating Saturday mornings from 7-12.A day in the life of a certified medical assistant at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:Prepares exam room, treatment room, supplies and instruments.Prepares patients for physician visit and examination assisting as directed.Takes patient’s vital signs and records in medical chart.Understands proper function and care of special equipment.Performs EKG, PFT, Audiometry, Titmus Test as indicated after a performance evaluation checklist completion. Also performs UDS, BAT, Phlebotomy, and other lab testing as indicated after performance evaluation checklist completion.Maintains records by completing patient records as directed; file record and reports.Assists with collections/billing procedures as needed.Uses computer software to maintain office systems.Identifies and responds to issues of confidentiality.Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).Other duties and/or projects as assigned.Adheres to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.Education, knowledge, skills and abilities required:High school diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.Excellent communication skillsAbility to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with varying populationsAbility to work in a fast paced environmentKnowledge of computerized processes and data entry proceduresLicenses and certifications required:Certified medical assistant or nationally registered certified medical assistant.AHA basic health care life support HCP certification.
Worksite address
lyndhurst, NJ, 07071, US
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