Certified Medical Assistant I, Per Diem, Pediatrics, Morristown

Job Description

Job Responsibilities/ Essential Functions:

*Rooms and prepares patients for examination and treatment. Takes patient's brief
medical history and vital signs, documents in E.M.R, including reason for visit and
administers appropriate screening tools. Reviews open care gaps/quality indicators.
*Cleans room after each patient. Maintains efficient patient flow and keeps patients
informed of any delays.
*Tracking genetic testing results and uploading results into the electronic
medical record.
*Assisting Genetic Counselor/Geneticist on obtaining additional family testing as
needed.
* Performs routine point of care testing, i.e., phlebotomy, EKGs, pulmonary function
tests, spirometry tests, hearing, vision (including color blindness test), urinalysis, rapid
strep tests and drug screening, injections, and vaccinations as per department
protocol. Documents appropriately in E.M.R
* Prepares lab requests and tests to be sent to lab. Uses two (2) patient identifiers on
specimens and labels. Follows up on lab results as per physician orders. Documents
appropriately.
* Notifies patient of change in medications/diet and reminders regarding appointments
as per (verbatim) physician instructions. Monitors patients' need for weekly and/or
monthly tests/follow up visits.
* Communicates with insurance carriers to obtain authorizations for procedures and
pharmaceuticals. Follows up on referrals.
Completes patient registrations, assists with checking-in/out patients,
collects/posts patient copayments, scans patient documents and answers
patient calls.
* Handles patient's requests for medical information, copies of medical records, refills,
and test results, etc. as per policy. Schedules testing (in or out of office)
* Monitors assigned "inbasket" and clinical pools.
* Adheres to infection control and hand hygiene guidelines during all patient care
activities. Recognizes and adheres to National patient Safety Goals and AMG
policies/procedures.
* Performs Environment of Care laboratory quality control per policies.
* Reports safety concerns promptly using the AHS Event Reporting System.
* Supports the overall strategic goals of the clinical practice care area and AMG.
* Exemplifies and fosters the AHS P.R.I.D.E. values in their clinical practice: Purpose,
Respect, Innovation, Diversity, and Inclusion, and Extraordinary Caring.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements:
1. High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
2. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting Program

**National Certification CCMA from: NHA, AAMA, NAHP, ARMA, AMT, AMCA, or NCCT.

OR Precertification agreement must be signed if expired or receiving certification within 60 days of employment.**

Experience:

2 years' experience in a clinical/ambulatory setting preferred

Required Certifications:

* BLS Required

* Valid certification from a nationally accredited Medical Assisting program
a) American Medical Technologists (AMT)
b) National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
c) National Health Career Association (NHA)
d) American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
e) American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
f) National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
g) American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)

Other Desired Skills, Abilities and Knowledge:

* Effective interpersonal skills and demonstrated written and verbal communication
skills
* Proficient in administration of medications and immunizations
* Take and document vital signs including but not limited to height, weight, blood
pressure, pulse and pulse ox
* Administer and document POCT controls, testing and results as appropriate.
* Effective time management and organizational skills
* Proficient in an electronic health record, preferably Epic
* Travel to other practice locations as required by practice operations

About Us

Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led and physician-governed organization that delivers the highest quality health care, at the right place, the right price, and the right time. We are a multispecialty physician group with more than 1,000 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at over 300 locations throughout northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care recognizing the unique needs of all those we serve. Our vision is to achieve the best outcomes with our patients at the center of the physician-led team, driven by service, innovation and continuous learning.

Our integrated network offers seamless access to Atlantic Health System's entire health care continuum and our nationally and regionally ranked hospitals. In collaboration with Atlantic Health System, several of our practices offer urgent care and walk-in services.

In addition to primary care physicians, the team includes specialists that care for patients in all aspects of their health from pediatrics to geriatrics and everything in between. We make health decisions easier for patients with enhanced access to referrals.

Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

About the Team

Atlantic Health System is at the forefront of medicine, setting standards for quality health care powered by a workforce of more than 18,000 team members and 4,800 affiliated physicians dedicated to building healthier communities, the system offers more than 400 sites of care, including eight award-winning medical centers. Specializing in cardiovascular care, cancer care, orthopedics, neuroscience, pediatrics, women's health and rehabilitation medicine. Atlantic Medical Group, comprised of 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers, represents one of the largest multi-specialty practices in New Jersey and includes finance, legal, marketing, human resources, talent acquisition, ISS and more. Caring for our patients, our team members and the communities we serve is our central mission.

Job Info

• Minimum Salary (Hourly Rate): 25.390000
• Maximum Salary (Hourly Rate): 25.390000
• Assignment Category: Per Diem
• Hours per Week: 0.01
• Primary Shift: Day
• Salary Admin Plan: ALH