Certified Medical Assistant I, Full Time, Days, AMG Pulmonology, Hackettstown,NJ
Atlantic Health System · atlantichealth.org
HackettstownOn-siteEntry level
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The job in short
Medical assistant, pulmonology clinic, full time.
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Details
- Found
- 12 d ago · posted 2026-10-20
- Location
- Hackettstown, NJ
Full description
Certified Medical Assistant
Responsible for providing general direct and indirect patient care in a clinical setting under the direct supervision of a physician. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure functionality of practice operations to provide excellent patient care. Ensures medical facilities run smoothly, and works in a clerical, administrative, or clinical capacity, and may even be asked to perform more specialized tasks.
Principal Accountabilities:
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Handles patient intake, updates medical records, and administers appropriate screening tools.
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Records medical information and test results, conducts patient interviews, takes and records vital signs, collects specimens, and administers medication under physician supervision.
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Assists with walk-in and scheduled clinic visits, ensures verification and recording of clinical data and adherence to quality standards.
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Guides patients through the health care system and helps patients arrive at scheduled appointments on time.
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Taking vital signs: Typically performed before a patient sees a doctor to establish a baseline for future exams
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Assisting with examinations: Working closely with physicians to perform clinical tasks
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Collecting and preparing laboratory samples: Instructing patients on how to collect samples or drawing blood
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Excellent Communication, Work Ethic, Active Listening, Adaptability to working in fast pace environment, and hold upmost professionalism at all times. Strong written and communication skills
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Greeting patients: Welcoming patients to the facility and Scheduling appointments: Organizing appointments for patients
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Maintaining medical records: Recording patient medical histories and vital signs in the computer system
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Cleaning patient rooms: Sanitizing and reorganizing patient rooms between visits
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Prepping examination rooms: Ensuring the exam room is ready for the patient, including disinfecting equipment and stocking supplies
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Provides emotional support related to the patient's clinical situation in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
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Assists with referrals of patients to the appropriate specialist for diagnosis or treatment.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required:
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High School Diploma or equivalent.
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**National Certification CCMA from: NHA, AAMA, NAHP, ARMA, AMT, AMCA, or NCCT.
Preferred:
Associate's degree in Medical Care or related field.
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1 year of experience in Health Care services.
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2+ Years Experience in outpatient, ambulatory setting
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Excellent Communication, Work Ethic, Active Listening, Adaptability to working in fast pace environment, and hold upmost professionalism at all times
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BLS upon hire
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EPIC or similar EMR system
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Ability to work within computer systems
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