Certified Medical Assistant Physician Services

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant – Physician Services
Location: North Bergen, NJ, 07047 and Cliffside Park, NJ, 07010
Duration: 07/21/2025 – 10/18/2025
Shift: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 5x8 hour shifts, 40 hours/week
Additional Scheduling Notes: No weekends, no holidays, no on-call. Will float within the same multi-specialty department. Manager interviews.
Pay Range: $20-$21/hr.

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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 visits and exams; assists as directed.

• Takes patient vital signs and documents in chart.

• Performs EKG, PFT, audiometry, Titmus test after evaluation.

• Performs UDS, BAT, phlebotomy, and lab testing after evaluation.

• Maintains and files patient records as directed.

• Assists with billing/collections as needed.

• Uses computer software for office systems.

• Ensures confidentiality and identifies population-specific needs.

• Communicates effectively with patients and caregivers.

• Performs other duties/projects as assigned.

• Adheres to organizational standards and lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes/pulls a minimum of 10 lbs., and stands a minimum of 6 hours/day.

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Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) – Required

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program – Preferred

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Licensure & Certifications:

• AHA BLS – Required

• One of the following – Required:

  • 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)

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Required Skills & Experience:

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to interact effectively with diverse populations

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Familiarity with computerized processes and data entry