Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Location: Monroe, NJ 08831
Employment Type: Temporary to Hire
Potential: Temp-to-Perm for the right candidate
Schedule: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM OR 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Interview: Virtual, on-camera via Microsoft Teams
Scrub Color: Maroon/Burgundy

Required Qualifications

• CCMA certification required

• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required

• Previous Medical Assistant experience required

• Candidates must be local and live within approximately a 30-minute drive of the facility

• EPIC experience preferred

• Strong clinical and patient-facing communication skills

Position Overview

Monroe Internal Medicine is seeking an experienced Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to provide both clinical and administrative support during an FMLA coverage assignment. This is a temporary-to-hire opportunity, with the potential for permanent employment for the right candidate.

The CMA will work closely with the clinical team to support patient care, perform routine clinical procedures, coordinate appointments, communicate with patients, and provide front-desk coverage as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Room and prepare patients for provider appointments.

• Obtain and document patient information and vital signs.

• Perform EKGs.

• Administer injections as directed by the provider.

• Answer and respond to patient calls and messages.

• Schedule and book patient appointments.

• Update and maintain accurate patient charts.

• Provide front-desk coverage as needed.

• Assist providers and clinical staff with daily patient-care activities.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Follow established clinical, safety, and HIPAA procedures.

• Perform other clinical and administrative duties as assigned.

Training

• 5-hour EMR training on a Friday prior to the start date.

• 15-minute HIPAA training module.

• 4-day scheduling training a few weeks after the start date.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Previous experience in an outpatient, internal medicine, or physician-office setting.

• EPIC experience is a plus and should be clearly highlighted on the candidate's resume.

• Strong knowledge of basic clinical procedures, including EKGs and injections.

• Excellent patient communication and customer-service skills.

• Ability to handle both clinical and administrative responsibilities.

• Comfortable providing front-desk support when needed.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.