Certified Medical Assistant (Float Pool) - Northeast Region, NJ

Certified Medical Assistant (Float Pool)•Northeast Region, NJ Req #: 0000241649

Category:

Medical Assistant Status:

Per Diem Shift:

Day Facility:

Barnabas Health Medical Group Department:

Nursing Float Pool Pay Range:

$22.52•$22.78 per hour

Location:

95 OLD

SHORT HILLS ROAD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052

Job Title:

Certified Medical Assistant Location:

Barnabas Health Medical Group Department Name:

Nursing Float Pool Req #: 0000241649

Status:

Hourly Shift:

Day Pay Range:

$22.52•$22.78 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New 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 :

The Float Pool 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 triage, 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 At least 6 months of relevant experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred :

Phlebotomy and EKG Knowledge of electronic medical record (EMR) system,

Epic 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 :

2•3 days a week, 8-hour shifts Per Diem Travel required to

Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Passaic, and Union County Cities Essential Functions :

Performs clinical tasks such as blood draws, 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 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. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer Internal Apply External Apply