Certified Medical Assistant - Full Time
Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Location: Edison
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At
Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better,
healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a
culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are
team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning.
It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for
our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our
mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive
change.The 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.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Certified Medical Assistant at Hackensack
Meridian Health includes: 1. Prepares exam room, treatment room,
supplies and instruments.
2. Prepares patients for physician visit and examination assisting
as directed.
3. Takes patient's vital signs and records in medical chart.
4. Understands proper function and care of special equipment.
5. 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.
6. Maintains records by completing patient records as directed;
file record and reports.
7. Assists with collections/billing procedures as needed.
8. Uses computer software to maintain office systems.
9. Identifies and responds to issues of confidentiality.
10. 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.).
11. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
12. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of
behavior.
13. Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs.
and stands a minimum of 1 hour a day.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:1. High School
diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent
programs.
2. Excellent communication skills
3. Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with
varying populations
4. Ability to work in a fast paced environment
5. Knowledge of computerized processes and data entry procedures
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:1. Graduate of
an accredited Medical Assistant program. Licenses and
Certifications Required:1. Certified Medical Assistant or Certified
Clinical Medical Assistant or Certified Registered Medical
Assistant or National Certified Medical Assistant or Clinical
Medical Assistant Certificate or Nationally Registered Certified
Medical Assistant or Registered Clinical Medical Assistant
Specialist 8. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP
Certification.
If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths
and capabilities, then please apply today!
Our Network
Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza
Vaccination Facility
As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to
send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health
network who may have current openings that fit your skills and
experience.
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