Certified Medical Assistant (FT) Primary Care - Millburn, NJReq #:0000136819

　　Category:Medical Assistant

　　Status:Full-Time

　　Shift:Day

　　Facility:Barnabas Health Medical Group

　　Department:BHMG Millburn

　　Location:

　　Millburn Primary Care, 120 MILLBURN AVENUE, MILLBURN, NJ 07041

　　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 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.

　　Essential Functions:

　　Performs clinical tasks such as blood draws, 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*:

　　Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm

　　Wednesday10:00am - 7:00pm

　　Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm

　　*Saturday Once a month except in the summer season.

　　RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer