Certified Medical Assistant at UT Health East in Montclair, New Jersey

Job Description:

Who We Are

Patient focused, community oriented, conveniently located and equipped with technology that rivals the nation's most prestigious healthcare systems, Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center offers a comprehensive and growing array of services delivered by caring and highly skilled medical professionals. We're proud of the therapeutic and administrative upgrades we have made. Mountainside Medical Center has been serving Montclair and its surrounding New Jersey communities since 1891. The physicians, nurses and volunteers who are a part of the Mountainside family are your friends and neighbors. We're your community, your hospital and team, working hard for you.

Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center is proud to continue to provide world-class health care services in a community setting. Our 365 bed medical center has successfully transitioned from a stand-alone facility to being part of Hackensack Meridian Health, the most comprehensive and truly integrated network in New Jersey.  Mountainside is a joint venture between Hackensack Meridian Health and Ardent Health Services, one of the country's leading private hospital management companies.

We are looking for a dynamic and passionate Certified Medical Assistant to join the Mountainside Medical GroupTeam!

What You'll Do

The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for delivery of quality patient services, office communication, and information storage and retrieval services to patients and staff by performing related reception and clerical duties. He/she will also assist physicians in providing primary health care and management of patient care.

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Under the supervision of the Clinical Coordinator or Office Manager, screen interview, counsel and provide direct patient care


• Document all clinical observations, findings and services provided in the patient’s electronic medical record (EMR)


• Report all abnormal observations and findings to the appropriate medical provider in a timely manner verbally or via Skype


• Obtain and document all vital signs including: height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, respiration, pulse, pain assessment, body mass index (BMI), and last menstrual period (LMP) 


• Assist patients in completing assessment forms including, but not limited to, Consents, Depression (PHQ), Functional Assessment and Patient Education Tool, as per Center protocols


• Administer and appropriately document the following tests/procedures/treatments as ordered by providers including but not limited to:  EKGs, CLIA waived Testing, Venipuncture/obtaining Labs Specimens and Administering Vaccines according to Center protocol. Assist with examinations and procedures (i.e. colposcopy, pelvic exam, urinary catheterization, endometrial biopsies, LEEP, IUD insertions, etc.), as needed and as per national standards and Center protocols


• Demonstrate proper use of assisted devices including walkers, canes and crutches; escorting patients when necessary


• Responsible for retrieving appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and radiology reports as requested


• Assist in transporting paperwork, and other materials between sites when appropriate


• Review Rx, Results and Office voicemail folders daily and the, Nurse/ physician pools, daily for tasks, follow-ups as assigned, send Urgent Lab Recall and Missed Appointment letters, as required


• Responsible for notifying Clinical Coordinator of supply and medication shortages in a timely manner


• Responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, sterilization and maintaining clinical equipment and medical instruments as per protocol


• Responsible for preparing and organizing the supplies in the examination rooms, including: preparing examination table, ensuring that supplies are not expired and are maintained in an organized manner in cabinets, ensuring that all necessary equipment and supplies are readily available for the practitioner’s use, and informing the Clinical Coordinator of the supplies to be orders in a timely manner


• Maintain refrigerator, freezer and ambient room temperature logs and CLIA waived test logs daily


• Perform Medical Assistant duties in accordance with the current Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goals

• Perform any and all other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

• High school or GED required


• At least one (1) year of relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience as a medical assistant


• Must possess a Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant certification through AMT, NHA, NCCT, or AAMA


• BLS certification required


• Bilingual is a plus

What We Offer

• Competitive pay


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• 401k with Company match


• Company paid basic life insurance and long term disability coverage


• Generous paid time off, including an additional extended illness bank


• 6 Paid Holidays


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Advancement and career development opportunities

Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.