Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

PATERSON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER - 2.5

Paterson, NJ Job Details Full-time $18.50 an hour 1 day ago Benefits 403(b) matching Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Bilingual Direct patient care Patient flow optimization Vital signs Inventory control Electronic health records (EHR) management Outpatient clinic experience Customer service Outpatient Medical scheduling Administrative experience High school diploma or GED Medical administrative support Working with children Equipment maintenance Patient interaction Phone triage 1 year Patient charting Communication skills Certified Medical Assistant Entry level Full Job Description Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Paterson Community Health Center (PCHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides a comprehensive roster of ambulatory healthcare services. PCHC is dedicated to making high-quality, affordable health care accessible to all residents of Passaic County, particularly those in our underserved communities.

Duties include the following:

Assisting our Providers with patient medical care. Excellent customer service and registering patients as well as handling related administrative duties. Escorting patients to examination rooms. Assisting with patient triage by taking medical history and vital signs. Documenting relevant patient data in EMR. Discharging patients with detailed instructions. Maintaining efficient and organized patient flow. Screens calls, schedules appointments, and calls patients as necessary. Tracking and replenishing inventories and other supplies Assisting with equipment maintenance and ensuring cleanliness. Who you are and what you bring: Medical assisting: preferred 1 year experience. High school diploma. Active certification from a nationally recognized Medical Assistant/Technician Certifying Board/ Registry. At least 1-2 years of clinical experience in a medical office setting. Prior community health center or ambulatory care experience preferred. Compassionate communicator with excellent patient interaction skills. Team-player able to multi-task and work independently. High-energy individual with a positive attitude. Comfortable working with electronic medical records (ECW). The appropriate candidate will be comfortable in a fast-paced work environment and have experience with servicing adults, children and families of various ethnic, cultural, gender and socioeconomic backgrounds. Strong communication and collaboration skills are needed. Bilingual is a plus .

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $18.50 per hour Expected hours: No more than 35 per week

Benefits:

403(b) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location:

In person

Work Location:

2 locations Paterson Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions, as required under the Americans With Disabilities Act ("ADA") or other applicable state/local law.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.50 per hour

Benefits:

403(b) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Primary Care Work Location:

In person