• Job Description

  Req#: 110530

  Job Overview:

  Essex Hudson Urology 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 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
  • Bilingual English and Spanish/Portuguese
  • Knowledge of electronic medical record (EMR) systems

  Certifications and Licenses Required:

  • BLS Certification approved by the American Heart Association
  • Medical Assistant Certification: NHA, NCCT, AMT, AAMA, NCMA, AMCA, AECA, or NAHP

  Scheduling Requirements:

  • 8:30am - 5:00pm or 9:00am - 6:00pm with one late night, 11:00am - 8:00pm
  • Monday - Friday
  • 1-2 Saturdays a month
  • Full-Time
  • Local travel to Bloomfield, Irvington, and Lyndhurst may be required

  Essential Functions:

  • Performs clinical tasks such as 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

  Benefits and Perks:

  At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • Wellness Programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Life & Accidental Death Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
  • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

  Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

  RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

  RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

• About the company

  RWJBarnabas Health is a network of independent healthcare providers in New Jersey, based out of West Orange. Members include academic centers, acute care facilities, and research hospitals. The goals of the network include collaboration on educational and research programs.

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