Role Description:
As a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in our Ortho Specialty department, you will be responsible for assisting in providing clinical care to select patients under the supervision of the professional nurse or licensed medical practitioner and providing clerical office assistance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepares exam room, treatment room, supplies, and instruments.
- Prepares patients for physician visits and examinations, assisting as directed.
- Takes patient’s vital signs and records them in the medical chart.
- Understands the proper function and care of special equipment.
- Performs EKG, PFT, Audiometry, Titmus Test, UDS, BAT, Phlebotomy, and other lab testing as indicated after performance evaluation checklist completion.
- Maintains records by completing patient records as directed; files records and reports.
- Assists with collections/billing procedures as needed.
- Uses computer software to maintain office systems.
- Identifies and responds to issues of confidentiality.
- Modifies and delivers care that is specific to patient needs (age, culture, language, etc.).
- Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
- Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
- Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs., and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.
Required Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Certified Medical Assistant certification (CMA-NHA, CMA-NCCT, CMA-AAMA, RMA-AMT, RMA-NAHP, AMCA, NCMA).
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with varying populations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of computerized processes and data entry procedures.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: Up to $26.05 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- 5x8
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
- Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- North Bergen, NJ 07047 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- North Bergen, NJ 07047: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person