Administrative Skills, Basic Life Support (BLS), Calendar Management, Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Credit and Collections, Disease Prevention and Control, Documentation, Electrocardiogram, Electronic Medical Records, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Health Maintenance, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Hospital, Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Medical Assistance, Medical Records, Medications, Multitasking, Outpatient Care, Patient Admissions, Patient Education, Patient History, Phlebotomy, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Surgical Procedures
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – Bariatric Surgery Travel Assignment
Location: Hackensack, New Jersey
Contract Duration: 35 Weeks (High possibility of extension or permanent placement)
Schedule
- Guaranteed Hours: 40 Hours Weekly
- Shift Type: Day Shift
- Schedule: Monday–Friday
- Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Position Overview
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support clinical and administrative functions within a busy Bariatric Surgery outpatient department in Hackensack, New Jersey.
The ideal candidate will have strong outpatient clinical experience, excellent patient communication skills, and the ability to multitask effectively in a high-volume healthcare environment.
Primary Responsibilities
- Prepare exam rooms, supplies, and instruments for patient visits
- Take and document patient vital signs accurately in medical records
- Assist providers during examinations and minor procedures
- Obtain patient history and perform medication reconciliation
- Perform EKGs, PFTs, audiometry, titmus testing, phlebotomy, UDS, and BAT collections
- Process insurance authorizations and assist with billing and collections
- Schedule appointments, admissions, and procedures
- Maintain accurate EMR documentation and patient records
- Provide patient education regarding health maintenance and disease prevention
- Ensure proper usage and maintenance of clinical equipment
- Support telephone and in-person patient screening activities
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a clinical or ambulatory setting preferred
- Experience with patient intake, vital signs, and medical documentation required
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced outpatient environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills required
Education
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred
Licensure / Certification
- Current AHA BLS Certification required
- CMA or RMA Certification required
Preferred Experience
- Insurance authorization experience preferred
- Medication reconciliation experience preferred
- Familiarity with EMR systems preferred
For more details contact at
hdavda@navitashealth.com
or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.