Job Title: 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 (FULL – de-duplicated, nothing removed):

• 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)