Job Title: Certified Medical AssistantLocation: Barnabas Health Medical GroupDepartment Name: Partners in Urology of NJReq #: 0000214584Status: HourlyShift: DayPay Range: $22.52 - $28.78 per hourPay 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 Overview:RWJBarnabas Health is looking for a full-time Certified Medical Assistant to join the team in Somerville NJ.Qualifications:Required:
High School Diploma or GED
BLS Certification approved by AHA
Medical Assistant Certification: NHA, NCCT, AMT, AAMA, NCMA, AMCA, AECA, or NAHP
At least 6 months of relevant experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred:
Phlebotomy and EKG
Knowledge of electronic medical record (EMR) systems
Certifications and Licenses Required:
BLS Certification approved by AHA
Medical Assistant Certification: NHA, NCCT, AMT, AAMA, NCMA, AMCA, AECA, or NAHP
Scheduling Requirements:
Shift working (8 AM – 4:30 PM; Monday-Friday)
Occasional travel to support Hillsborough and Edison locations
Monday - Friday
Full-Time
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 health care 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.
