Certified Medical Assistant / CMA
2 days ago
Westwood
Overview Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in Emerson, NJ. You may be eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $5,000. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better • Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being., • People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for., • Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Responsibilities • The Medical Assistant Certified (CMA) provides superior patient care and performs both clinical and administrative tasks., • Enters, maintains, and reports all medical history, and medical coding, and files claims using Electronic Medical Record (EMR)., • Greets, prepares, and takes patients to the examination room, this includes:, • Taking patients’ vital signs, temperature, pulse, blood pressure, height, weight, and medical history., • Understanding, properly documenting, and conveying the reason for the visit or medical complaint., • Recording and updating all patient information from pulse oximetry, changes in allergies, and pain levels in EMR., • Performing venipuncture and electrocardiograms, as ordered by the physician., • Collecting, preserving, and properly labeling laboratory specimens, bodily fluids, and blood samples., • Providing patients with privacy, comfort, safety, and hygiene., • Assists the Practice Physician during examinations., • Explains medical procedures to patients and provides instruction to patients about medication and special diets under the direction of the physician., • Sterilizes and prepares medical instruments. Ensures patient exam rooms are disinfected, orderly, and ready for incoming patients., • Assists in maintaining inventory and stocking supplies, instruments, and equipment for all exam rooms., • Maintains appropriate paperwork for inventory control and reviews orders received for completeness., • Addresses and requests referrals and other insurance authorizations in addition to passing along patient information for prescription, x-ray, or lab requisitions to necessary parties. This includes calls to pharmacies, hospitals, and labs., • Draws and conducts injections of vaccines, medications, and intradermal injections. Job Requirements: • High School diploma or GED equivalent. Graduate from an accredited medical assistant/medical technologist school/program. * Current national certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA). * Basic Electronic Medical Record (EMR). * Microsoft Office knowledge. Preferred Job Requirements: • Associate’s degree.