Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant
Location: Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day Shift
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 45 hours per week
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: No
Pay Rate
Local: $20 – $22/hr
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Certified Medical Assistant to support an outpatient cardiac practice by performing clinical procedures, assisting with patient examinations, maintaining medical records, and coordinating administrative activities.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of Medical Assistant experience.
High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
Active American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to perform clinical and administrative duties in an outpatient cardiac practice.
Ability to wear maroon scrubs and meet the physical requirements of the role.
Responsibilities
Prepare examination rooms, treatment areas, medical supplies, and instruments.
Prepare patients for physician visits and examinations.
Obtain and document vital signs and patient histories.
Perform electrocardiograms (EKGs), pulmonary function tests (PFTs), audiometry, and Titmus testing after completing required competency evaluations.
Perform urine drug screening (UDS), breath alcohol testing (BAT), phlebotomy, and other laboratory testing as indicated.
Prepare patients for procedures, treatments, and minor office surgeries.
Assist with medication preparation and administration within authorized scope, excluding medications specified by the facility.
Complete medication reconciliation and screen and follow up on test results.
Maintain accurate patient records, organize files, and update electronic practice management systems.
Perform telephone and in-person patient screening and communicate information as directed by licensed medical practitioners.
Schedule appointments, admissions, and procedures; collect patient demographic and financial information.
Assist with billing and collection procedures as needed.
Monitor supplies and equipment inventory and perform routine equipment maintenance.
Provide patient education regarding health maintenance and disease prevention.
Protect patient confidentiality and provide care appropriate to patients' age, culture, language, and accessibility needs.
Special Requirements
Current AHA BLS certification is required.
Maroon scrubs are required.
Clinical testing duties are subject to completion of required competency evaluations.