Bilingual Certified Medical Assistant - CarePoint Health

CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey’s leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals – Christ Hospital in Jersey City, Hoboken University Medical Center and Bayonne Medical Center. CarePoint united three area hospitals to provide 360-degree-coordinated care by integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions. With over 3,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey and each year provides care to over 300,000 individuals.

CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health needs.

This position will support our Bariatrics group in West Orange, NJ

Certified Medical Assistants are the heartbeat of our Medical Practice offices. We are looking for individuals who care and want to make a difference in patient's lives. We prefer CCMAs, but will give you time and assistance getting certified if you have some experience.

Performs a variety of duties such as assisting physicians with patient care; handling clerical, environmental and organizational tasks; Provides information to patients regarding clinical services.

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities, including checking schedules and organizing patient flow.
• Accompanies patients to exam/procedure room and assists with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exams etc.
• Work at different locations due to shortage of staff, FMLA and fill in vacations when needed.
• Work flexible hours as defined by each medical practice.
• Obtain patient demographics and information.
• Understand and maintain patient confidentiality during check-in procedures.
• Prepare patient record/chart.
• Performs screenings as per provider guidelines.
• Understand proper hand washing procedures.
• Accurately determine systolic and diastolic pressures.
• Assists nurses with a variety of procedures.
• Relays instructions to patients/families.
• Answers incoming calls.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
• Medical Assistant Diploma.
• RMA, AMT or AAMA Certification.
• EMR: eClinical Works a plus.
• CPR Certification.
• Electrocardiogram (EKG), vital signs, venipuncture, capillary and injection experience.
• Bilingual 
• Minimum of one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant or externship completion in a medical office preferred.

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with Company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Advancement and career development opportunities

CarePoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.