Certified Medical Assistant Job at 165 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ

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  • 165 Somerset Street
  • New Brunswick, NJ

Job Description

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant

Location: Morris Cancer Center

Department Name: OP Cancer Services CINJ

Req #: 0000243302

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $22.52 - $28.78 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

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 

Essential Functions: 

  • 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. 

  • 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! 

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health 

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. 

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 



RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work

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