Certified Medical Assistant - Multiple Locations

Details on the Role

  • Job Type – Full Time
  • Schedule
    • Monday to Friday, Locations are open 8 AM to 7 PM
    • Weekends
    • 8 Hour Shift
  • Locations:
  • Experience:
    • Medical Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
    • Medical Office: 2 years (Preferred)
  • Education:
    • High school or equivalent (Preferred)
  • License:
    • Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Certified Medical Assistant for our medical practice with offices located in Maplewood, Belleville, Springfield, and West Orange, NJ. The CMA will be working closely with doctors and medical staff in order to ensure patient satisfaction. Salary is negotiable.

  • MA National Certification is required in the State of New Jersey (accepted accredited certifying institutions: National Healthcareer Association (NHA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), and American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
  • Previous experience working in a doctor’s office as a Medical Assistant
  • Previous experience working with EMR systems (Athena, Epic, etc.) preferred
  • Strong team orientation
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-task environment with tight deadlines
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Flexible with schedule and availability (able to open and close the office)
  • Able to work every other Saturday and two late evenings per week
  • Reliable transportation
  • Bilingual (Spanish-English) preferred, but not required
  • Prepare the patient for the Medical Provider’s examination by obtaining vital signs and patient history
  • Prepare and maintains the examination and treatment areas
  • Prepare the patient for and assisting with the examination
  • Prepare the patient for and assisting with procedures and treatments
  • Maintain medication and immunization records
  • Perform sterilization techniques
  • Perform an inventory of supplies and equipment
  • Understand proper function and care of special equipment
  • Perform routine maintenance and calibration of administrative and clinical equipment
  • Organize and maintains medical records
  • Cooperate with other RMG employees to achieve specific team goals  
  • To the extent requested by the Medical Provider, RMG Medical Assistants are also responsible for certain follow-up with patients, such as ensuring specialist appointments are scheduled and referrals are prepared 
  • All RMG employees are expected to keep abreast on current medical requirements relevant to their position, which includes maintaining patient confidentiality and abiding by all HIPPA and OSHA requirements  
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible schedule
  • Parental leave

Patients AND Staff are required to wear masks while in offices. We have patients report any symptoms before being scheduled and temperature checks before checking in for appointments.

Opportunities with Riverside Medical Group - Empire Medical Division

Discover what it means to be part of a top-rated, premier medical practice with a deep commitment to serving its community for over 35 years. We’re also part of the best hospital system in New Jersey and one of the best 50 hospitals in the nation. Riverside Medical Group has over 25 locations in Northern New Jersey, and we deliver quality-focused care to patients of all ages. We recently became part of OptumCare – the health care delivery part of Optum, backed by the scale and resources of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies. Every day we provide the ultimate patient experience through round-the-clock access to health care teams, same day and walk-in appointments, as well as charitable giving and a foundation that supports scholarships and medical research. At Riverside, you’ll play an important role in helping people achieve optimal health, and that’s just the start. Learn more about career opportunities with Riverside Medical Group, where you can help change the world as you do your life’s best work.

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