Overview Join our team as a PRN Family Practice Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in Verona, NJ. Fulfilling your purpose begins here: People First, Always. Here’s how we take care of our people: Competitive salaries, support teams and growth opportunities. Your team is bigger than your department: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit. We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect. Responsibilities Assist with both front office and back office duties Greet patients, update demographics, verify insurance, and collect payments as necessary Answer phones and schedule patient appointments Assist physicians with patient treatment and minor surgeries Communicate with insurance carriers to obtain authorizations for procedures and pharmaceuticals Handle patients’ requests for medical information, copies of medical records, refills, test results, etc. as instructed by the physician with signature, obtain patient release forms in accordance with patient confidentiality and medical record release policies. Schedule testing (in or out of office) Call in patients’ prescriptions to pharmacies Maintain inventory of medical and pharmaceutical supplies, order and stock as needed Maintain patient files, records and other information Notify patient of change in medications/diet and reminders regarding appointments Notify physician of any situation they determine emergent Perform routine medical testing, i.e. blood testing, ekgs, pulmonary function tests, spirometry tests, hearing, vision (including color blindness test), urinalysis, rapid strep tests and drug screening, injections and vaccinations Prepare lab request forms and tests to be forwarded to lab Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments Prepare patients for examination and treatment. Take patients brief history and vital signs Perform any and all other duties as assigned Qualifications Job Requirements: High school or GED At least one (1) year of relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant certification through AMT, NHA, NCCT, or AAMA BLS Preferred Job Requirements: Previous medical assistant experience or background Bilingual