Certified Medical Assistant Physician Services CWR - MA-24-14190

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant – Physician Services
Location: Avenel, NJ 07001
Schedule: 40 hours per week (8 hours per day, Monday – Friday)

Job Summary:
The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for providing clinical care to select patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse or medical practitioner. The role also includes clerical office assistance to support efficient office operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare exam and treatment rooms, ensuring all necessary supplies and instruments are ready.
• Assist patients during physician visits and examinations as directed.
• Take and record patients’ vital signs in their medical charts.
• Understand the proper function and maintenance of specialized medical equipment.
• Perform EKGs, Pulmonary Function Tests (PFT), audiometry, Titmus tests, and other procedures after completing a performance evaluation checklist.
• Conduct urine drug screenings (UDS), breath alcohol testing (BAT), phlebotomy, and lab testing as needed.
• Maintain patient records, complete documentation as directed, and manage filing systems.
• Assist with billing and collections when necessary.
• Use computer software to manage office systems and maintain records.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and adhere to privacy protocols.
• Identify and respond to the needs of the patient population, including considerations for age, culture, language, and physical impairments (hearing, vision, etc.).
• Communicate effectively with patients, parents, and/or caregivers, considering their developmental, educational, and literacy levels.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
• Comply with organizational competencies and behavioral standards.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 5 lbs., push and pull a minimum of 10 lbs., and stand for at least 6 hours a day.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to interact supportively with diverse populations.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in computerized systems and data entry.

Education:

• Required: High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Preferred: Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Certifications & Licensure (One of the following required):

• AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from NHA, NCCT, AAMA, or AMCA
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from AMT or NAHP
• NCMA (National Certified Medical Assistant)