The CMA is responsible for assisting providers with patient care, recording medical histories, and performing clinical tasks such as venipuncture and vital sign collection. They also ensure exam rooms are prepared according to OSHA guidelines and maintain accurate patient records in the EMR system.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma, completion of a Medical Assistant program, and a current national certification (CMA, CCMA, RMA, or NCMA) along with CPR certification. A minimum of one year of recent medical assistant experience is required, with OB/GYN experience preferred.
high schoolprofessional certificateTeamworkAttention To DetailCommunication SkillsHIPAA CompliancePatient CareEMR DocumentationPhlebotomyInfection ControlSpecimen CollectionMedical AssistingPatient SchedulingVital Signs Collection
Job description
Axia Women's Health [http://www.axiawh.com] is the nation’s largest community-based, integrated women's health network in the country serving women throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Kentucky.
At its core, Axia Women’s Health is a community of over 400 providers across nearly 150 locations committed to providing a more caring, connected, and progressive health care experience for women.
Its rapidly growing network spans OB/GYN care, breast health, high-risk pregnancy care, urogynecology care, behavioral health, and fertility.
Together, Axia Women's Health puts women first by delivering the personalized care needed for women to lead healthier, happier lives.
Axia Women’s Health has been recognized as the #1 Physician Practice for Women’s Health by Castle Connolly and certified as a Great Place to Work for five consecutive years.
We have an opening for a Full Time Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) at our OBGYN of East Brunswick in East Brunswick, Piscataway and Edison, NJ.
Full time hours can include Monday-Friday 7
45 am-5:00 pm
Monday through
Thursday with one late night schedule of 11:30-7:30 and
Friday 7:45-3:45.
Per the guidance of Axia Women’s Health patient protocol and care center physicians, the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) professionally engages Axia Women’s Health patients by assisting with patient care, recording critical patient information, and providing information to patients so that they may fully utilize and benefit from our clinical services.
Essential Functions
Adhering to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines and standardized quality control methods and, per infection control protocols, preparing exam/procedure rooms between patient visits, cleaning rooms, setting up instruments and equipment, and maintaining and cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program.
Accompanying patients to exam/procedure room, assisting as needed with walking transfers or dressing.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Identity Theft Protection
Employee Discounts
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Pet Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
401(k) With Company Match
Long Term Care Insurance
Volunteering Time Off
Free Counseling
Maintaining patient records by accurately recording patient medical history, obtaining, and recording patient vital signs, symptoms, complaints, and medications, etc., and obtaining and scanning any lab or imaging reports, as well as any hospital notes into the EMR in order that the provider may have complete patient information.
Performing venipuncture and collecting specimens as needed.
Assisting provider with various procedures and screenings.
Relaying instructions and pertinent information to patients.
Completing forms/requisitions as needed to ensure patient records are accurate and that claims can be properly billed.
Adhering to Patient Confidentiality Policies and HIPAA regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualities & Skills
Phlebotomy skills.
Ability to independently obtain patient vital signs.
Positive and professional attitude.
Strong attention to detail & communication skills.
Successful ability to work with teams across the business to maximize the impact of the overall business effort.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and at satellite location(s), where applicable, as needed.
Education & Experience
High School Diploma or GED, some college preferred.
Successful completion of a Medical Assistant education program.
Current national certification as a Medical Assistant, such as CMA, CCMA, RMA, or NCMA required.
CPR certification required.
Minimum 1 year of recent medical assistant experience in a medical facility/office or combination of experience and documented evidence of medical assistant internship.
OB/GYN or Women’s Health experience preferred.
eClinicalWorks (EMR) experience beneficial.
Full Time Benefits Summary
Full time benefit-eligibility beginning the first of the month after starting
Choice of multiple medical insurance plans to best meet your needs
Additional insurance options including dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, FSA, HSA w/ employer contribution, identity theft, long term care, pet insurance and more!
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO offering with additional time off for volunteering
Access to Axia providers at little to no cost through Axia’s medical insurance
Axia-paid life insurance, short term and long term disability
Free counseling for colleagues and family members, including parents and parents-in-law
Access to discount on Hotels, Theme Parks, Gym Memberships, and more through the Great Works Perks Program
Pay or shift range
$18 USD to $23 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
At Axia Women’s Health, we’re passionate about creating a community where our colleagues and patients feel empowered to be their full, authentic selves. We welcome all individuals – without regards to gender, race, ethnicity, ability, or sexual orientation – and proudly celebrate our individual experiences and differences.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
