Certified Medical Assistant I, Full Time - 8am-6pm, Internal Medicine, Hackettstown
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This posting states $20.97–$34.64 an hour. Open medical assistant jobs in New Jersey post a median of $24.51 an hour, the middle half $23–$25.87, across 244 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Medical assistants employed in New Jersey earn a median of $22.70 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) supports the ambulatory care team by
providing direct patient care under the supervision of a physician or nurse.
Responsibilities include rooming patients, administering medications and
immunizations per practitioner’s orders, taking vitals, managing supplies,
ensuring efficient patient flow , tracking referrals and labs, documenting in the
EMR, and collaborating to improve safety, quality, and care outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Rooms and prepares patients for examination and treatment. Takes patients brief
history and vital signs, documents in E.M.R, including reason for visit. Reviews open
care gaps/quality indicators. C leans room after each patient. Maintains efficient patient
flow and keeps patients informed of any delays.
- 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.
- 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.
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting Program
- 2 years’ experience in a clinical/ambulatory setting preferred but willing to train the right candidate
Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations
- BLS Required
- Valid certification from a nationally accredited Medical Assisting program such as:
a) American Medical Technologists (AMT)
b) National C enter 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)
Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led and physician-governed organization that delivers the highest quality health care, at the right place, the right price, and the right time. We are a multispecialty physician group with more than 1,000 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at over 300 locations throughout northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care recognizing the unique needs of all those we serve. Our vision is to achieve the best outcomes with our patients at the center of the physician-led team, driven by service, innovation and continuous learning.
Our integrated network offers seamless access to Atlantic Health's entire health care continuum and our nationally and regionally ranked hospitals. In collaboration with Atlantic Health, several of our practices offer urgent care and walk-in services.
In addition to primary care physicians, the team includes specialists that care for patients in all aspects of their health from pediatrics to geriatrics and everything in between. We make health decisions easier for patients with enhanced access to referrals.
Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Team Member Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
From Atlantic Health's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Atlantic Health
Atlantic Health is a not-for-profit health system headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, with eight hospitals, more than 550 (source: Atlantic Health, Who We Are) sites of care, 25,000 (source: Atlantic Health, Who We Are) team members and 5,667 (source: Atlantic Health, Who We Are) affiliated physicians serving New Jersey, Pennsylvania and the New York metropolitan area. Source: Atlantic Health, Who We Are
Based in Morristown, NJHires in New JerseyPay on its listings: 90.5% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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