Certified Medical Assistant, Cancer Center

at  RWJBarnabas Health

JOB OVERVIEW:

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

Education and Experience:

• 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 education and experience

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