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RWJBarnabas Health

NJMS Certified Medical Assistant - Newark, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175

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Certified Medical Assistant - Newark, NJ

Req #: 0000217349

Category: Medical Assistant

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Department: UPA-DCMC Neurosurgery

Pay Range: $22.52 - $29.32 per hour

Location: 90 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ 07103

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

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.

Benefits 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

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