Certified Medical AssistantReq #:0000137218

　　Category:Medical Assistant

　　Status:Full-Time

　　Shift:Day

　　Facility:RWJ New Brunswick

　　Department:Cancer Ctr-Admin

　　Location:

　　Main Hospital - New Brunswick, One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

　　Certified Medical Assistant

　　A Certified Medical Assistant 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. The CMA acts as a practice ambassador contributing to overall patient experience, safety and privacy.

　　Required:

　　High School Diploma or GED required

　　Medical Assistant Certification required or the ability and willingness to obtain certification from one of the following recognized organizations prior to hire: NHA NCCT, AMT, AAMA, NCMA, AMCA, NAHP.

　　BLs certification approved by AHA required

　　At least 12 months of relevant experience and/or training or equivalent combination of experience and education

　　Responsibilities:

　　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.

　　Other duties as assigned

　　Performs clinical tasks such as blood draws, EKGs, hearing and vision screens, 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, and other clerical tasks as assigned

　　RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer