Certified Medical Assistant, Ambulatory Clinic - Newark, NJ

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant

Location: Newark (NWK)

Department Name: Ambulatory Clinic

Req #: 0000253829

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $23.06 - $29.35 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 :

Children's Specialized Hospital is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to assist the Ambulatory Services staff by providing direct patient care, procedures and clerical support services. The CMA acts as a practice ambassador, contributing to overall patient experience, safety, and privacy.

Qualifications :

Required :

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate from Certified Medical Assistant program

Preferred :

• Previous experience as a Nursing Assistant

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 :

• Day shift
• Full-Time

Essential Functions :

• Assist professional nursing staff by providing direct patient care
• Prepares charts, takes temperature, pulse, performs screenings, blood pressure and respiration and other duties as assigned
• Assist physicians by maintaining practice workflow, organizing exam rooms, maintaining and ordering supplies, screening patient requests and other duties as assigned, such as blood draws and POC testing as directed by Provider
• Responsible for workflow in practice to ensure timely appointments and decreased wait-times to see Provider
• Provides support to the Scheduling Coordinators by scheduling accurate initial evaluations, follow-up appointments and cancellations
• Initiates all appointment reminder calls in a professional and courteous manner, projecting appropriate language and tone of voice
• Follows instructions closely and reports observations and symptoms indicative of patients' reactions to treatments and patient complaints
• Demonstrates effective oral, listing and written communication skills that facilitate positive customer relationships and staff interaction in the delivery of care
• Prioritizes duties and responsibilities and completes them accurately and in a timely fashion
• Maintains competence and demonstrates responsible judgment by updating knowledge, referring problems through appropriate channels and observing the policies and procedures
• Demonstrates an ability to adapt to changing circumstances related to internal and external factors
• Willingness to travel to other CSH Medical Practice sites to provide cross coverage
• Provides support for the patient's check-out process to ensure the patient and family receive all appropriate documentation related to the visit as requested
• Other duties as assigned

Other Things to Know:
This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the role, but it’s not meant to cover every task you may take on. As with any dynamic organization, duties may shift over time based on team needs and priorities—and we’re looking for someone who’s flexible and ready to grow with us.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our people are at the center of everything we do. Through our Total Wellbeing promise, we offer a wide range of benefits and resources to support your physical, emotional, financial, and professional wellbeing. Highlights include:

• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Benefits (like Pet Insurance)
• Discounts with local partners (e.g., NJ Devils, NJPAC, Verizon)
• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
• …and more!

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
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer