Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Location: Neptune, NJ
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Day Shift | Monday–Friday | 5 Days per Week | 40 Hours per Week
Shift Timings: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM or 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Local Candidates Required: Yes – Local Candidates Preferred
Traveler Candidates Required: No
Pay Rate: $20–$22/hr
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support daily clinical and administrative operations, prepare patients for examinations, perform diagnostic testing, maintain accurate medical records, and assist healthcare providers with patient care.
Responsibilities
Prepare examination rooms, treatment rooms, medical supplies, and instruments.
Prepare patients for physician visits and examinations.
Measure and document patient vital signs and medical histories.
Perform EKGs, pulmonary function tests (PFT), audiometry, and Titmus testing after completing the required performance evaluation.
Perform urine drug screening (UDS), breath alcohol testing (BAT), phlebotomy, and other laboratory testing as authorized.
Assist with medical procedures, treatments, and minor office surgeries.
Perform medication reconciliation and assist with medication preparation and administration as permitted.
Screen and follow up on test results.
Maintain accurate patient records and electronic medical documentation.
Schedule appointments and procedures and update patient demographic information.
Assist with billing and collection procedures as needed.
Monitor inventory and maintain clinical and administrative equipment.
Maintain patient confidentiality and follow organizational policies.
Provide patient education regarding health maintenance and disease prevention.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
Active American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Must hold at least one of the following Medical Assistant certifications:
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – American Medical Technologists (AMT).
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP).
American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) certification.
National Certification Medical Association (NCMA) certification.
Preferred Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Hands-on experience with clinical procedures and diagnostic testing.