Certified Medical Assistant, Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ)

Req #: 0000127557

Category: Certified Nursing Assistant / Nurse Aide

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJ New Brunswick

Department: Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ)

Location:

Main Hospital - New Brunswick, One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a full-time, day shift, Certified Medical Assistant to work at our Cancer Institute of New Jersey through RWJ New Brunswick.

A Certified Medical Assistant 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, and assists 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.

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Medical Assistant Certification required or the ability and willingness to obtain certification from one of the following recognized organizations prior to hire: NHA NCCT, AMT, AAMA, NCMA, AMCA, NAHP.
• BLs certification approved by AHA required
• At least 12 months of relevant experience and/or training or equivalent combination of experience and education

Responsibilities:

• Creates and maintains health record information, files, and organizes as needed
• Communicates with insurance providers and handles pre-authorizations and certifications as necessary
• Communicates with patients and other providers per the instruction of the overseeing physician or health practitioner.
• Other duties as assigned
• Performs clinical tasks such as blood draws, EKGs, hearing and vision screens, urinalysis, and blood glucose testing
• 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
• 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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer