Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant
Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group
Department Name: UPA-DCMC Surgery
Req #: 0000254751
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:
- Collect co-pays & documents in the patient's chart
- Replenish supplies, stocks, and cleans exam rooms
- Pre-certifies surgical and other procedures, if appropriate
- Schedules tests and off-site procedures when necessary
- Disposes of contaminated items according to OSHA guidelines
- Puts charts up for physicians when the patient is ready in the exam room
- Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments
- Assists physicians in preparing for examinations and minor procedures
- Obtains and handles laboratory specimens according to CLIA guidelines
- Takes medical stock inventory and communicates supply shortages to the Manager
- Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization
- Greets patients and escorts them from the waiting room to exam rooms; prepares patients for exam or treatment
- Prepares blood samples for transport to a reference lab using a centrifuge; completes appropriate requisition paperwork for processing and billing of blood specimens
- Ensures that laboratory samples are picked up by the reference laboratory daily
- Perform an accurate search for the patient in the database, thus reducing the number of duplicate patient records in the EMR system
- Obtain all appropriate demographic and financial coverage for the patient and enter the data into the Registration Database
- Schedule appointments using the correct protocols established by the department
- Assessing the patients' financial ability to pay for services and provide patients with necessary information required
- Other duties assigned
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 Monday through Friday schedule from 8:30am - 4:30pm, allowing you to build strong patient relationships while maintaining a work-life balance.
- You 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.
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
