Certified Medical Assistant

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant
Location: Cliffside Park, NJ – 07010, Weehawken, NJ - 07806
Initial Duration – 3 months (High possibilities of Extension)

Shift– 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Monday - Friday (5 x 8 hours shift)

Pay Range:
For Local Candidates: $22 - $24/hr. on w2
 
Note:

• You can refer your friends or colleagues for this role or any other RN role, we do offer a referral bonus of $750.
• Stipend is also provided to the candidate living more than 50 miles from the facility
• Other locations available in NJ.
• Local/Travel Contracts available in multiple departments in all states.

 
Job Summary:
The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting in providing clinical care to select patients under the supervision of the professional nurse or licensed medical practitioner and provides clerical office assistance.

Essential Generic Job Functions (List in order of importance):

• Prepares exam room, treatment room, supplies and instruments.
• Prepares patients for physician visit and examination assisting as directed.
• Takes patient’s vital signs and records in medical chart.
• Performs EKG, PFT, Audiometry, Titmus Test as indicated after a performance evaluation checklist completion.
• Also performs UDS, BAT, Phlebotomy, and other lab testing as indicated after performance evaluation checklist completion.
• Maintains records by completing patient records as directed, file record and reports.
• Assists with collections/billing procedures as needed.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 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.

 
Required Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent such as a GED.

 
Preferred Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

 
Required Certifications & Licensure:

• AHA BLS

One of the following:

• CMA-NHA (National Healthcareer Association)
• CMA-NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing)
• CMA-AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants)
• RMA-AMT (American Medical Technologists)
• RMA-NAHP (National Association for Health Professionals)
• AMCA (American Medical Certification Association)
• NCMA (National Certification Medical Association)