Certified Medical Assistant I, Atlantic Medical Group, New Jersey - Atlantic Health System

Please apply to this position if you are interested in any Certified Medical Assistant positions with Atlantic Health System. We have Primary Care, Specialty openings all through out New Jersey. 

 MUST be certified  CCMA from NHA NCCT NAHP AMCA AAMA or AMT

• American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) 
• American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) 
• American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• National Health Career Association (NHA)
• National Association for Health Professional (NAHP) 
  
  Principal Accountabilities:
   
• Handles patient intake, updates medical records, and administers appropriate screening tools.
• Records medical information and test results, conducts patient interviews, takes and records vital signs, collects specimens, and administers medication under physician supervision.
• Assists with walk-in and scheduled clinic visits, ensures verification and recording of clinical data and adherence to quality standards.
• Monitors environment for compliance with continual accreditation readiness and evaluates practice schedule for changes or updates.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the certified medical assistant scope of practice, incorporating elements of holistic patient-centered and team-based care.
• Guides patients through the health care system and helps patients arrive at scheduled appointments on time.
• Provides emotional support related to the patient's clinical situation in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
• Assists with referrals of patients to the appropriate specialist for diagnosis or treatment.
  9. Performs other related duties as assigned.