This is a full time CMA opportunity in our West Orange, NJ Bariatrics practice. This role requires that you be able to work in the West Orange office 5 days per week and possibly at satellite offices in Bayonne and Seacacus 1 day per month. The West Orange office requires candidates to be bilingual in Spanish. Sign on bonus is available for this role.

Certified Medical Assistants are the heart and soul of our Medical Practice Offices. With 40 offices throughout Hudson County, you'll find no shortage of opportunities within Carepoint Health's Medical Group. Join us in an office or explore opportunities to keep it fresh every day as a part of our float pool.

Sign on Bonus is offered for Certified Medical Assistants with active licenses.

Bi-lingual (Spanish) Is required

Reliable transportation is a must

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is responsible for assisting Physicians, Nurses and other medical staff with providing patient care by following policies, procedures, professional guidelines and provides clinical and clerical support such as assistance with medical procedures, cleaning of equipment, filing, retrieval of information and performance of screening examinations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Take patient medical history

Explain treatments or procedures to patients

Cleans and sterilizes designated equipment after use.

Prepare patients and assists Physicians with procedures

Assists patient with obtaining food, toileting, post-op movement and maintaining comfort.

Instruct patients about medication and special diets

Prepare and administer medications as directed by a Physician or Licensed Provider

Ensures exam rooms and treatment areas are cleaned after each patient leaves and prepared for the next patient. Assists with light housekeeping duties which include spills.

Stocks exam room/treatment rooms with medical supplies, linen, and designated chart forms.

Ensures chart is maintained with relevant lab work and test results

Assists in escorting patients and specimens throughout the facility.

Obtains vital signs, weights, and EKGs when needed, and all other tests within the scope of the practice. Assist with blood collection/phlebotomy as needed.

Other duties as may be assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must possess certification as a Medical Assistant in the State of New Jersey
• 2 years experience a Medical Assistant, preferably in a hospital setting
• BLS certification, preferred
• Must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

How to attend

Parking is available in the Christ Hospital garage for daily rates.

NJ Transit bus - Christ Hospital stop

Please enter through the main entrance, inform the greeter you are there for the hiring event and they will direct you.

Business casual attire is suggested.

Please bring a copy or two of your resume.

Masks are now optional

What to prepare

• Resume

Preferred dress code

Business casual (dress pants/skirt, button down/blouse, optional tie)

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