Certified Medical Assistant (Pediatric ENT) - West Orange, NJ Job at 769 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ

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  • 769 Northfield Avenue
  • West Orange, NJ

Job Description

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant

Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department Name: MG Pediatric ENT West Orange

Req #: 0000228256

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $22.95 - $29.32 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.

Job Overview :

The Pediatric ENT office in West Orange is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to perform routine clinical and clerical tasks under the direction of a physician or other health practitioner. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs, medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, processing prescription refills, and assisting with minor procedures as directed by a physician or health practitioner. The CMA acts as a practice ambassador, contributing to overall patient experience, safety, and privacy.

Qualifications :

Required :

  • High School Diploma or GED 
  • At least 6 months of relevant experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred :

  • Phlebotomy and EKG
  • Knowledge of electronic medical record (EMR) systems
  • 1 year of experience in busy physician practice
  • Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree
  • Previous medical receptionist experience or background in general office
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and electronic medical record systems

Certifications and Licenses Required :

  • BLS Certification approved by the American Heart Association
  • Medical Assistant Certification: AAMA, AECA, AMCA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, NCMA, or NHA

Scheduling Requirements :

  • Shift Working: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm or 9am-5:30pm
  • Full-Time 

Essential Functions :

  • Performs clinical tasks such as EKGs, hearing and vision screens, urinalysis, injections, vaccinations, and medication administration, treatments and minor surgeries as needed
  • Supports practice needs with clerical tasks such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, collecting co-pays, preparing lab requests, and other clerical tasks as assigned
  • Communicates with insurance providers and handles pre-authorizations and certifications as necessary
  • Prepares rooms, arranges instruments and equipment, and ensures a neat and sanitary environment
  • Rooms patients, verifies patient information, confirms purpose of visit, obtains and records vitals and updates medical history
  • Communicates with patients and other providers per the instruction of the overseeing physician or health practitioner
  • Creates and maintains health record information, files and organizes, as needed
  • Other duties as assigned

Other Things to Know:
This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the role, but it’s not meant to cover every task you may take on. As with any dynamic organization, duties may shift over time based on team needs and priorities—and we’re looking for someone who’s flexible and ready to grow with us.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our people are at the center of everything we do. Through our Total Wellbeing promise, we offer a wide range of benefits and resources to support your physical, emotional, financial, and professional wellbeing. Highlights include:

  • Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time)
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Retirement Plans
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Student Loan Planning Support
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Wellness Programs and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Voluntary Benefits (like Pet Insurance)
  • Discounts with local partners (e.g., NJ Devils, NJPAC, Verizon)
  • Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
  • …and more!

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Life & Accidental Death Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
  • Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!


RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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