Certified Medical Assistant (FT) Pediatrics - Lakewood, NJReq #:0000133509

　　Category:Medical Assistant

　　Status:Full-Time

　　Shift:Day

　　Facility:Barnabas Health Medical Group

　　Department:West Park Pediatrics

　　Location:

　　West Park Pediatrics, Lakewood, Lakewood, NJ 08701

　　Job Summary:

　　A Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) performs routine clinical and clerical tasks under the direction of a physician or other health practitioner. Clinical duties may include injections, vaccinations, taking and recording vital signs, medical histories, preparing patients for examination, heel stick and finger stick, 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.

　　Essential Functions:

　　Performs clinical tasks such as heel stick and finger stick, perform EKGs, hearing and vision screens, urinalysis, injections, vaccinations and medication administration, treatments, and minor surgeries as needed

　　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

　　Communicates with insurance providers and handles pre-authorizations and certifications as necessary

　　Prepares rooms, arranges instruments and equipment, and ensures a neat and sanitary environment

　　Rooms patients, verifies patient information, confirms purpose of visit, obtains and records vitals and updates medical history

　　Communicates with patients and other providers per the instruction of the overseeing physician or health practitioner

　　Creates and maintains health record information, files and organizes as needed

　　Other duties as assigned

　　Job Requirements:

　　High School Diploma or GED required

　　Relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience

　　Medical Assistant Certification required: NHA, NCCT, AMT, AAMA, NCMA, AMCA, NAHP

　　BLS Certification approved by AHA, required

　　At least 6 months of relevant experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience

　　Demonstrates a clear understanding of the importance of patient satisfaction and safety

　　Ability to take vital signs and perform a patient assessment

　　Administration of medications as directed by physician or health practitioner

　　Phlebotomy and EKG, preferred

　　Proficient knowledge of medical terminology

　　Strong written and oral communication skills essential

　　Attention to accuracy and detail

　　Ability to work independently and in a team environment

　　Ability to multitask, prioritize and work under pressure

　　Knowledge of electronic medical record (EMR) systems, preferred

　　Schedule*:

　　Sunday 8:00am - 2:00pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

　　*Travel may be required to: Manalapan, Ocean, and Lakewood.

　　*May be required to work one weekend shift per month, as needed.

　　RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer