Certified Medical Assistant – Physician Services

Paramus, New Jersey, United States
July 16, 2026
temporary

Job Description

Assist physicians during orthopedic outpatient visits and streamline patient care workflows

Certified Medical Assistant – Physician Services

Location: Paramus, NJ 07652

Duration: 05/18/2026 – 08/15/2026

Shift: 7:45 AM – 4:15 PM

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5 days/week, 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week, no weekends, no holidays, no on-call, float required

Schedule Notes:

  • LOCAL Candidates ONLY
  • Traveling throughout 2 office locations required:
    • Paramus
    • Montvale
  • Float Requirement: Yes, float throughout the two locations as needed; reporting location will be shared in advance
  • Required Hard Skills: EMR knowledge, phlebotomy, infection control, sterilization, medical terminology
  • Required Soft Skills: effective communication, critical thinking, adaptability
  • Scrub Color: Black

Work Setting: Orthopedic Specialty (Outpatient Clinic)

Requirements / Skills:

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to interact effectively with diverse populations
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Knowledge of computerized processes and data entry procedures
  • EMR experience (required)

Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED (required)
  • Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program (preferred)

Certifications & Licensure:

  • AHA BLS (required)
  • One of the following certifications required:
    • CMA – NHA
    • CMA – NCCT
    • CMA – AAMA
    • RMA – AMT
    • RMA – NAHP
    • AMCA
    • NCMA

Job Summary:

The Certified Medical Assistant assists in providing clinical care to patients under the supervision of a professional nurse or licensed medical practitioner and performs clerical office duties.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Prepare exam rooms, treatment rooms, supplies, and instruments
  • Prepare patients for physician visits and assist during examinations
  • Take and record vital signs in patient charts
  • Understand proper function and care of special equipment
  • Perform EKG, PFT, audiometry, and Titmus (vision) tests after competency validation
  • Perform UDS, BAT, phlebotomy, and other lab testing after competency validation
  • Maintain patient records, files, and reports as directed
  • Assist with billing and collection procedures as needed
  • Use computer software to maintain office systems
  • Identify and respond to confidentiality requirements
  • Assess patient population needs (age, culture, language, disabilities) and adapt care accordingly
  • Communicate effectively with patients, parents, and caregivers based on their level of understanding
  • Perform additional duties and projects as assigned
  • Adhere to organizational competencies and standards of behavior

Physical Requirements / Work Conditions:

  • Lift minimum of 5 lbs
  • Push/pull minimum of 10 lbs
  • Stand for extended periods (minimum 6 hours/day)

Prepare exam rooms, treatment rooms, supplies, and instruments, Prepare patients for physician visits and assist during examinations, Take and record vital signs in patient charts, Perform EKG, PFT, audiometry, and Titmus vision tests after competency validation, Phlebotomy and other lab testing after competency validation