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Job Description
Certified Medical Assistant RWJBarnabas Health vision insurance, paid time off, long term disability, tuition reimbursement United States, Jersey, Long Branch 73 South Bath Avenue (Show on map) Jun 28, 2026 Certified Medical Assistant
Req #: 0000252915
Category:
Medical Assistant Status:
Full-Time Shift:
Day Facility:
Barnabas Health Medical Group Department:
Maternal Fetal Medicine LB Pay Range:
$23.06 - $29.35 per hour
Location:
73 South Bath Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Job Title:
Certified Medical Assistant Location:
Barnabas Health Medical Group Department Name:
Maternal Fetal Medicine LB Req #: 0000252915
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 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:
RWJBarnabas Health is looking to add a qualified Certified Medical Assistant in Long Branch, NJ to perform routine clinical and clerical tasks under the direction of a physician or other health practitioner. Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking and recording vital signs, assisting with examinations and procedures, administering injections and medications as directed, and accurately documenting clinical information in the electronic medical record.
Qualifications:
Required High School Diploma or GED
BLS Certification approved by AHA
Completion of a formal medical assistant training program (NHA, NCCT, AMT, AAMA, NCMA, AMCA, AECA, or NAHP)
At least six months of relevant experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred:
Phlebotomy and EKG experience
Experience with electronic medical records; EPIC experience strongly preferred
Scheduling Requirements:
Day Shift, 40 hours/week
Need to be flexible with schedule and open to working evenings
Essential Functions:
Performs clinical tasks such as EKGs, hearing and vision screens, urinalysis, injections, vaccinations, and medication administration, treatments and minor surgeries as needed
Supports practice needs with clerical tasks such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, collecting co-pays, preparing lab requests, and other clerical tasks as assigned
Communicates with insurance providers and handles pre-authorizations and certifications as necessary
Prepares rooms, arranges instruments and equipment, and ensures a neat and sanitary environment
Rooms patients, verifies patient information, confirms purpose of visit, obtains and records vitals and updates medical history
Communicates with patients and other providers per the instruction of the overseeing physician or health practitioner
Creates and maintains health record information, files and organizes, as needed
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits and Perks:
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! Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer