certified medical assistant - Toms River

Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatrics - Physician Practice · HMH PHYSICIAN SERVICES, INC. Toms River, New Jersey · Apply · Requisition # · ShiftDay · StatusFull Time with Benefits · Overview · Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. · At Hackensack Meridian He ...

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatrics - Physician Practice

HMH PHYSICIAN SERVICES, INC. Toms River, New Jersey

Apply

Requisition #
ShiftDay
StatusFull Time with Benefits

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed.

With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting in providing clinical care to select patients under the supervision of the professional nurse or licensed medical practitioner and provides clerical office assistance.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Certified Medical Assistant at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

Prepares exam room, treatment room, supplies and instruments.
Prepares patients for physician visit and examination assisting as directed.
Takes patient's vital signs and records in medical chart.
Understands proper function and care of special equipment.
Performs EKG, PFT, Audiometry, Titmus Test as indicated after a performance evaluation checklist completion. Also performs UDS, BAT, Phlebotomy, and other lab testing as indicated after performance evaluation checklist completion.
Maintains records by completing patient records as directed; file record and reports.
Assists with collections/billing procedures as needed.
Uses computer software to maintain office systems.
Identifies and responds to issues of confidentiality.

Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.).

This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 1 hour a day

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
High School diploma or equivalent such as a GED
Excellent communication skills
Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with varying populations
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Knowledge of computerized processes and data entry procedures

Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Licenses And Certifications Required

Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Registered Medical Assistant or National Certified Medical Assistant or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today

Compensation

Minimum rate of $23.27 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members.

The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

Job Duties

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer.

Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate.

The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:


Labor Market Data:
Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

Experience:
Years of relevant work experience.

Education and Certifications:
Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.

Skills:
Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

Geographic Location:
Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.

Internal Equity:
Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.

Budget and Grant Funding:

Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

Our Network

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility

As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.

Apply

Share

Facebook(Opens in new tab or window)
Email(Opens in new tab or window)
X(Opens in new tab or window)
LinkedIn(Opens in new tab or window)

Start Exploring

See the area you'll be working in and get an idea of what your daily routine around the office can be like.

Learn More

Awards We've Received

2025

US News & World Report HUMC - #1 Hospital in NJ & #1 in NY Metro Area

2025

US News & World Report Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital - #1 Children's Hospital in NJ and #3 Children's Specialties in the Nation

2025

US News & World Report JSUMC - #5 Hospital in NJ

2025

US News & World Report John Theurer Cancer Center at HUMC - Ranked Nationally

2025

US News & World Report HUMC - Best Hospitals Honor Roll

2025

Becker's Hospital Review HMH Institutions Named Among Becker's Top 100

2025

Newsweek Hackensack Meridian Health - America's Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being 2025

2025

Newsweek Best Hospitals USA - HUMC - #59


JOBS FOR YOU
Related Jobs
Recently Viewed Jobs
Jobs Near you
Sr. Level 2 Physical Therapist - Full Time JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER Borough of Neptune City, New Jersey
Speech Therapist Coordinator (Per Diem) PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER North Bergen, New Jersey
Speech Therapist - Inpatient Rehab (Per Diem) PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER North Bergen, New Jersey
Registered Nurse - 8 South Orthopedics - F/T - Night HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MED CNTR Hackensack, New Jersey
Sr. Level 2 Physical Therapist - Full Time JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER Borough of Neptune City, New Jersey
Speech Therapist Coordinator (Per Diem) PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER North Bergen, New Jersey
Speech Therapist - Inpatient Rehab (Per Diem) PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER North Bergen, New Jersey
Registered Nurse - 8 South Orthopedics - F/T - Night HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MED CNTR Hackensack, New Jersey
Youth Residential Technician - Behavioral Health - Carrier Clinic - Full Time Nights HMH CARRIER CLINIC INC Belle Mead, New Jersey
Assistant Nurse Manager - Registered Nurse - CC General Adult Unit - F/T Days HMH CARRIER CLINIC INC Belle Mead, New Jersey
Registered Nurse - CC General Adult Unit - F/T Days HMH CARRIER CLINIC INC Belle Mead, New Jersey
Mental Health Technician - Acute Behavioral Care Unit - Full Time Nights HMH CARRIER CLINIC INC Belle Mead, New Jersey


WE KEEP GETTING BETTER
At Hackensack Meridian Health, we help our patients live better, healthier lives – and we help one another succeed. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how our team members support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we're ready to transform health care and advance our mission to serve as a leader of positive change.

Join us and let's keep getting better together.


STAY CONNECTED

From roles that are right for you to new opportunities, join our talent community and stay up to date with job openings and more.

SIGN UP