Certified Medical Assistant (FT) Orthopedics - Jersey City, NJ

Req #: 0000125109

Category: Medical Assistant

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department: MG Orthopedics - North

Location:

Barnabas Health Medical Group, Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ 07302

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
• Minimum of 2 years 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 are 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. Epic knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with Orthopedics and Sports Medicine clinical skills and terminology is a plus
• Bilingual Spanish speaking is a plus

Schedule*:

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Travel to Livingston, Hudson County, and Bergen County satellite offices for coverage.
• Willing to travel regionally within 45 minutes of the anchor location in Jersey City.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer