Medical Assistant

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Location: RWJUH Somerset

Department Name: Gyn Clinic

Req #: 0000224032

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $20.57 - $25.81 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 Summary:

A Certified Medical Assistant, CMA, performs routine clinical and clerical tasks under the direction of a physician or other health practitioner,

Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs, medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and assists with minor procedures as directed by a physician or health practitioner,

Will perform duties for medical oncology, surgical oncology and other related clinics at the Steeplechase Cancer Center,

The CMA acts as a practice ambassador contributing to overall patient experience, safety, and privacy,

Essential Functions

Creates and maintains health record information, files and organizes as needed,

Communicates with insurance providers and handles pre-authorizations and certifications as necessary,

Communicates with patients and other providers per the instruction of the overseeing physician or health practitioner,

Performs clinical tasks such as blood draws, EKGs, urinalysis, and blood glucose testing,

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,

Supports practice needs with clerical tasks such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, collecting co-pays, preparing lab requests,

Other duties as assigned,

Qualifications Required:

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification required from one of the following recognized organizations prior to hire: NHA, NCCT, AMT, AAMA, NCMA, AMCA, NAHP,

BLS Certification approved by AHA

Prior relevant experience and or training or equivalent combination of education and experience