What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant
Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr
Department Name: Women's Center
Req #: 0000209517
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $22.42 - $28.75 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 Overview:
Provide support to the clinical staff by assisting with patient visits. Direct patient flow in and out of the exam rooms , taking patient vital signs and communicating with clinical staff about pt readiness for visit. Maintain stock in exam rooms, work with administrative staff to ensure supplies are maintained and ordered as needed. Assistant administrative staff as necessary to meet patient needs.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Medical Assistant or Patient Care Tech training with knowledge of medical terminology, registration, coding, experience with customer service and medical office responsibilities required.
Preferred:
- Medical Assistant Certification
Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):
Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):
- 8:00—5:00
- Days
- Full-Time
Essential Functions:
- Inputs data as needed or directed and accurately
- Interacts with patients and handles patient inquiries in a professional manner. Responds to inquiry or passes to the appropriate staff member for follow up
- Prepares and maintains patient medical records in a neat and orderly manner according to department protocol
- Takes patient vital signs and document in patient record.
- Transports medications to and from the pharmacy.
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $22 - $29
