Certified Medical Assistant, Women's Health - Jersey City, NJ

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant

Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department Name: New Margaret Hague Womens Hlth

Req #: 0000262622

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $23.50 - $29.90 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.

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, Certified Medical Assistants become part of a purpose-driven environment where teamwork, compassion, and exceptional patient care create meaningful experiences every day. This CMA role offers opportunities for growth, supportive collaboration, and a culture committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. As a Certified Medical Assistant, you will play an essential role in supporting providers, enhancing patient care, and creating a welcoming experience for individuals and families across our organization. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every team member is encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a lasting impact.

A typical day for a Certified Medical Assistant may include:

• Schedule testing in or out of office
• Takes patients brief history and vital signs
• Call in patients' prescriptions to pharmacies
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment
• Assists with both front office and back office duties
• Answers phones and schedules patient appointments
• Assists physicians with patient treatment and minor surgeries
• Call patients or other physicians with results of exams and tests
• Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments
• Maintain drug cabinet, patient files, records and other information
• Maintain inventory of medical and pharmaceutical supplies, order and stock as needed
• Telephone patient follows-up on their condition after an office visit as per the physician's instructions
• Greets patients, updates demographics, verifies insurance, and collects payments as necessary
• Communicate with insurance carriers to obtain authorizations for procedures and pharmaceuticals
• Performs routine medical testing, i,e, blood testing, ekgs, urinalysis, rapid strep tests and drug screening, injections and vaccinations
• Handles patient's requests for medical information, copies of medical records, refills, test results, etc, as instructed by the physician with signature. Obtains patient release forms in accordance with patient confidentiality and medical record release policies

This role might be for you if:

• Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, families, and colleagues
• You enjoy balancing both clinical and administrative responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Attention to detail and organization to help you deliver accurate, efficient patient care
• Providing exceptional customer service and creating a positive patient experience are important to you
• Adaptability allows you to manage changing priorities while maintaining professionalism
• Continuous learning and professional growth motivate you
• Collaborative teamwork is something you value and actively contribute to every day

To be considered for this Certified Medical Assistant opportunity, you are passionate about delivering compassionate patient care while creating a positive experience for every individual you serve.

• This position offers a consistent day shift Monday through Friday schedule, allowing you to build strong patient relationships while maintaining a work-life balance. 
• You must hold a current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential (AAMA, AECA, AMCA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, NCMA, or NHA) and a current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• A minimum of 6 months CMA experience is required and electronic medical record (EMR) systems, Epic, knowledge is preferred. Bilingual English-Spanish is preferred. 
• Knowledge of billing and coding is a plus