Hackensack Meridian Health·Brick, New Jersey
The Certified Medical Assistant provides clinical care to patients under supervision and handles clerical office tasks. Key duties include preparing exam rooms, recording vital signs, and performing various diagnostic tests like EKGs and phlebotomy.
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The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting in providing clinical care to select patients under the supervision of the professional nurse or licensed medical practitioner and provides clerical office assistance.
Related keywords: CMA, Registered Medical Assistant, RMA
A day in the life of a Certified Medical Assistant at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: Prepares exam room, treatment room, supplies and instruments. Prepares patients for physician visit and examination assisting as directed. Takes patient's vital signs and records in medical chart. Understands proper function and care of special equipment. Performs EKG, PFT, Audiometry, Titmus Test as indicated after a performance evaluation checklist completion. Also performs UDS, BAT, Phlebotomy, and other lab testing as indicated after performance evaluation checklist completion. Maintains records by completing patient records as directed; file record and reports. Assists with collections/billing procedures as needed. Uses computer software to maintain office systems. Identifies and responds to issues of confidentiality. Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.). Other duties and/or projects as assigned. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior. Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 1 hour a day
Qualifications: Education,
Required: High School diploma or equivalent such as a GED Excellent communication skills Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with varying populations Ability to work in a fast paced environment Knowledge of computerized processes and data entry procedures Education,
Preferred: Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program. Licenses and Certifications Required: Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Registered Medical Assistant or National Certified Medical Assistant or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! Starting Minimum Rate Minimum rate of $23.68 Hourly Job Posting Disclosure HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Candidates must have a high school diploma and a valid Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent) along with BLS certification. Preferred candidates are graduates of an accredited Medical Assistant program with strong communication skills.
Market context
Support-services roles in New Jersey are often tied to steady staffing needs in hospitals and other care settings, especially for candidates who can work reliably in fast-paced environments. These positions can be competitive because employers look for a high school diploma or GED, BLS AHA certification, strong computer skills, and the ability to pass the HMH Monitor Tech exam within 90 days. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and prepare for the exam expectation before applying.