Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center
Full-Time Certified Medical Assistant
Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center, Elmwood Park, New Jersey, us, 07407
Overview
We invite you to become a vital part of our team as a full-time, day shift Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). Enjoy the opportunity to work in a dynamic multi-specialty practice with locations including Closter, Dumont, and Emerson. You may also qualify for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000! Why Join Us? Thrive:
Empower yourself with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that focus on your wellness, education, and financial wellness. People-First:
We prioritize your well-being with generous paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better:
Leverage advanced technology to support your work and enhance patient care. Learn more about the benefits offered for this role. Get to Know Your Team: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a fully-equipped, 128-bed acute-care community hospital featuring a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU. Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant:
Responsibilities
The Medical Assistant Certified (CMA) will deliver exceptional patient care while handling both clinical and administrative tasks: Maintain and report medical histories, coding, and claims through Electronic Medical Records (EMR). Welcome and prepare patients for examination, including measuring vital signs: temperature, pulse, blood pressure, height, weight, and gathering medical history. Accurately document patient information such as pulse oximetry, allergies, and pain levels in EMR. Perform venipuncture and electrocardiograms as directed by a physician. Collect and label laboratory specimens, bodily fluids, and blood samples correctly. Ensure patients receive privacy, comfort, safety, and hygiene. Assist the practice physician during examinations. Communicate medical procedures to patients and provide guidance on medications and special diets as directed by the physician. Prepare and sterilize medical instruments. Keep patient exam rooms clean and ready. Assist in managing inventory and restocking supplies and equipment. Handle necessary paperwork for inventory control and review incoming orders for accuracy. Process referrals and insurance authorizations, and communicate patient information for prescriptions, lab tests, or x-rays to relevant parties. Administer vaccines and medications, including intradermal injections, as needed. Monitor and log temperatures for refrigerated vaccines and medications. Qualifications
Job Requirements: High school diploma or GED. Graduation from an accredited medical assistant/medical technologist program. Current national certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), to be maintained within three (3) months of hire. Basic knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Microsoft Office. BLS Certification. Preferred Job Requirements: Associate's degree. 1+ year of experience in a hospital or physician practice setting. Pay Range Minimum: $18.31/Hr. Rate of pay is based on experience and education and may include additional components such as differentials and call pay according to the role.
We invite you to become a vital part of our team as a full-time, day shift Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). Enjoy the opportunity to work in a dynamic multi-specialty practice with locations including Closter, Dumont, and Emerson. You may also qualify for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000! Why Join Us? Thrive:
Empower yourself with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that focus on your wellness, education, and financial wellness. People-First:
We prioritize your well-being with generous paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better:
Leverage advanced technology to support your work and enhance patient care. Learn more about the benefits offered for this role. Get to Know Your Team: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a fully-equipped, 128-bed acute-care community hospital featuring a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU. Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant:
Responsibilities
The Medical Assistant Certified (CMA) will deliver exceptional patient care while handling both clinical and administrative tasks: Maintain and report medical histories, coding, and claims through Electronic Medical Records (EMR). Welcome and prepare patients for examination, including measuring vital signs: temperature, pulse, blood pressure, height, weight, and gathering medical history. Accurately document patient information such as pulse oximetry, allergies, and pain levels in EMR. Perform venipuncture and electrocardiograms as directed by a physician. Collect and label laboratory specimens, bodily fluids, and blood samples correctly. Ensure patients receive privacy, comfort, safety, and hygiene. Assist the practice physician during examinations. Communicate medical procedures to patients and provide guidance on medications and special diets as directed by the physician. Prepare and sterilize medical instruments. Keep patient exam rooms clean and ready. Assist in managing inventory and restocking supplies and equipment. Handle necessary paperwork for inventory control and review incoming orders for accuracy. Process referrals and insurance authorizations, and communicate patient information for prescriptions, lab tests, or x-rays to relevant parties. Administer vaccines and medications, including intradermal injections, as needed. Monitor and log temperatures for refrigerated vaccines and medications. Qualifications
Job Requirements: High school diploma or GED. Graduation from an accredited medical assistant/medical technologist program. Current national certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), to be maintained within three (3) months of hire. Basic knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Microsoft Office. BLS Certification. Preferred Job Requirements: Associate's degree. 1+ year of experience in a hospital or physician practice setting. Pay Range Minimum: $18.31/Hr. Rate of pay is based on experience and education and may include additional components such as differentials and call pay according to the role.