NJMS Certified Medical Assistant - Newark, NJ

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant

Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department Name: UPA-DCMC Neurosurgery

Req #: 0000217349

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $22.52 - $29.32 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview :

UPA-DCMC Neurosurgery is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to perform 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.

Qualifications :

Required :

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of CMA experience

Preferred :

• Training in Neurosurgical Department assisting a plus
• Knowledge of electronic medical record (EMR) systems

Certifications and Licenses Required :

• BLS Certification approved by the American Heart Association
• Medical Assistant Certification: AAMA, AECA, AMCA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, NCMA, or NHA

Scheduling Requirements :

• 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Monday - Friday
• Full-Time

Essential Functions :

• Clinical Support
• Travels to outside locations when needed
• Performs patient education when appropriate
• Replenish supplies stocks and cleans exam rooms
• Takes Proper Vitals on each individual patient seen
• Schedules tests and off-site procedures when necessary
• Directs lab results to physician for review and treatment plan
• Disposes of contaminated items according to OSHA guidelines
• Patient registration and front desk coverage using EPIC EMR 1
• Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments
• Communicates physician referral requests to referral staff for processing
• Takes medical stock inventory and communicates supply shortages to Manager
• Ensures that laboratory samples are picked up by the reference laboratory daily
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization
• Greets patients and escorts them from the waiting room to exam rooms; prepares patients for exam or treatment
• Prepares blood samples for transport to reference lab using centrifuge completes appropriate requisition paperwork for processing and billing of blood specimens
• Responsible for procedure or medical test procedure authorizations and scheduling, including authorizing services, assisting the patient in scheduling those services, and obtaining reports and medical notes for the attending physicians' review
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits and Perks :

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer