Certified Medical Assistant I, Per Diem, Pediatrics, Morristown
Company: Atlantic Health System
Location: Morristown
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Job Responsibilities/ Essential Functions: •Rooms
and prepares patients for examination and treatment. Takes
patient's brief medical history and vital signs, documents in
E.M.R, including reason for visit and administers appropriate
screening tools. Reviews open care gaps/quality indicators. •Cleans
room after each patient. Maintains efficient patient flow and keeps
patients informed of any delays. •Tracking genetic testing results
and uploading results into the electronic medical record.
•Assisting Genetic Counselor/Geneticist on obtaining additional
family testing as needed. • Performs routine point of care testing,
i.e., phlebotomy, EKGs, pulmonary function tests, spirometry tests,
hearing, vision (including color blindness test), urinalysis, rapid
strep tests and drug screening, injections, and vaccinations as per
department protocol. Documents appropriately in E.M.R • Prepares
lab requests and tests to be sent to lab. Uses two (2) patient
identifiers on specimens and labels. Follows up on lab results as
per physician orders. Documents appropriately. • Notifies patient
of change in medications/diet and reminders regarding appointments
as per (verbatim) physician instructions. Monitors patients’ need
for weekly and/or monthly tests/follow up visits. • Communicates
with insurance carriers to obtain authorizations for procedures and
pharmaceuticals. Follows up on referrals. Completes patient
registrations, assists with checking-in/out patients,
collects/posts patient copayments, scans patient documents and
answers patient calls. • Handles patient’s requests for medical
information, copies of medical records, refills, and test results,
etc. as per policy. Schedules testing (in or out of office) •
Monitors assigned “inbasket” and clinical pools. • Adheres to
infection control and hand hygiene guidelines during all patient
care activities. Recognizes and adheres to National patient Safety
Goals and AMG policies/procedures. • Performs Environment of Care
laboratory quality control per policies. • Reports safety concerns
promptly using the AHS Event Reporting System. • Supports the
overall strategic goals of the clinical practice care area and AMG.
• Exemplifies and fosters the AHS P.R.I.D.E. values in their
clinical practice: Purpose, Respect, Innovation, Diversity, and
Inclusion, and Extraordinary Caring. Qualifications Minimum
Education and/or Experience Requirements: 1. High school diploma or
equivalent (GED). 2. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting
Program National Certification CCMA from: NHA, AAMA, NAHP, ARMA,
AMT, AMCA, or NCCT. OR Precertification agreement must be signed if
expired or receiving certification within 60 days of employment.
Experience: 2 years’ experience in a clinical/ambulatory setting
preferred Required Certifications: • BLS Required • Valid
certification from a nationally accredited Medical Assisting
program a) American Medical Technologists (AMT) b) National Center
for Competency Testing (NCCT) c) National Health Career Association
(NHA) d) American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) e)
American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) f) National
Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) g) American Registry of
Medical Assistants (ARMA) Other Desired Skills, Abilities and
Knowledge: • Effective interpersonal skills and demonstrated
written and verbal communication skills • Proficient in
administration of medications and immunizations • Take and document
vital signs including but not limited to height, weight, blood
pressure, pulse and pulse ox • Administer and document POCT
controls, testing and results as appropriate. • Effective time
management and organizational skills • Proficient in an electronic
health record, preferably Epic • Travel to other practice locations
as required by practice operations
Keywords: Atlantic Health System, New Rochelle , Certified Medical Assistant I, Per Diem, Pediatrics, Morristown, Healthcare , Morristown, New York
