What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant / CMA position at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center?
Overview
Join our team as an evening shift, full-time, Immediate Care Center 557 Broad St (IMC) Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in Clifton, NJ.
You may be eligible for a sign on bonus of $5,000.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
- Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.
Get to Know Your Team:
- Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200 employees and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.
Learn About a Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant:
Responsibilities
- The Medical Assistant performs clinical and administrative duties that assist in the delivery of effective patient care within the assigned area.
- Greets patients, escorts them to the exam room, and performs vitals and other related MA duties.
- Demonstrates knowledge of medical practice and patient care as it relates to the clinical setting and medical specialty.
- Adheres to policies and procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Graduate from an accredited medical assistant/medical technologist school/program.
Current national certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA). Must hold current or obtain within three (3) months of hire.
Basic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Microsoft Office knowledge
- BLS Certification
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Completion of a medical assistant program from an accredited institution.
Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.
