Certified Medical Assistant
Description
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Location: Flemington, NJ (On-site)
Position Type: Contract-to-Hire (Full-time)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM / 5:00 PM
About the Role
We are seeking a reliable, highly organized, and professional Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join a premier ENT & Allergy practice in Flemington, NJ. In this role, you will work closely with physicians and clinical staff to deliver high-quality patient care, manage clinical workflows, and ensure accurate electronic medical documentation. The ideal candidate possesses strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a patient-centered approach.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Operations
Room patients, obtain and accurately record vital signs, medical histories, current medications, and allergies.
Prepare patients for specialty evaluations and assist physicians during ENT and allergy procedures.
Perform clinical tasks within scope of practice, including injections, specimen collection, and assisting with allergy testing and immunotherapy.
Maintain, sanitize, and stock examination rooms, clinical instruments, and medical supplies in compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and infection-control standards.
Administrative & EMR Management
Accurately document all patient information, clinical findings, and procedures using NextGen EMR.
Schedule and coordinate patient appointments, follow-up visits, and specialty testing.
Manage prescription requests, referrals, prior authorizations, and related clinical paperwork.
Communicate test results, treatment instructions, and follow-up plans to patients under provider direction.
Deliver professional, empathetic, and timely communication to patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Certification: Current national certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA, CCMA, or equivalent nationally recognized credential).
Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience: Prior experience as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient or clinical setting.
Technical: Experience working with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
Skills: Strong knowledge of medical terminology, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and strong multi-tasking capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
1–2+ years of Medical Assistant experience, preferably within an ENT, Allergy, or Otolaryngology specialty practice.
Hands-on proficiency with NextGen EMR charting and scheduling.
Experience assisting with allergy testing, immunotherapy, injections, or phlebotomy.
Experience handling insurance referrals, prior authorizations, and prescription refills.
Active BLS / CPR certification.