Certified Medical Assistant / CMA

apartment Hackensack Meridian Health location_onMontclair, NJ 07042, US

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Overview

Join our team as a rotating shift, full-time, Family Practice Clinic, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in Verona, NJ.

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 Certified (CMA) provides superior patient care and performs both clinical and administrative tasks that support patients in a clinic-based environment as part of a care team led by the physician and/or advanced practice provider.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Graduated from an accredited medical assistant/medical technologist school/program.
Current national certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).
Basic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Microsoft Office knowledge.
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements:

Associate’s degree.
Prior experience in a clinic or hospital setting supporting patient care

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.

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