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Medical Assistant (Rahway, NJ)

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Merck logoMerck · - New Jersey
Full-timeOn-site4d ago
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Job Description Join our dynamic employee health clinic in Rahway, New Jersey as a Medical Assistant. Candidates must possess a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in a medical office or hospital and have current BLS certification. Responsibilities include assisting with work-related injuries, conducting medical surveillance programs, and supporting wellness initiatives. Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential. CCMA, CMA or RMA certification is preferred. Our ideal candidate is dynamic and resilient, both clinically experienced and proficient and can work as a member of a multidisciplinary team. A strong focus on teamwork and excellent communication skills are required as the successful candidate must be able to interact collaboratively with colleagues in the clinic but also with employees at all levels in the organization. Must have a strong working knowledge of computers including Microsoft 365 suite and electronic medical records. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Medical Assistant position in a dynamic employee health clinic. The position is in person, during core business hours, Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, with occasional flexibility to meet business needs. Position reports to Director Global Employee Health, collaborates with multidisciplinary team including Medical Assistant, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners and Physicians. Administer medical surveillance programs: reviewing questionnaires, administering vaccinations, testing vision, performing audiometry and spirometry, monitoring compliance. Collect laboratory specimens, perform venipuncture and non-DOT drug and alcohol tests. Assist with care of occupational and non-occupational illnesses and injuries including medical emergencies, at the direction of the RN and NP. Administrative duties: answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, equipment calibration, managing supplies, electronic medical record documentation. Wellness activities including flu vaccination clinics and other company sponsored events. Required Education Must have a HS Diploma or GED A certificate of completion from an accredited Medical Assistant program required. Experience/Requirements Must have a minimum of 3 years of relevant clinical experience in a medical office or hospital. Occupational Health experience desired. BLS certification required. Certification as CCMA, CMA or RMA preferred. MSJR Required Skills: Medical Care, Medical Offices, Medical Support, Nursing Assistance, Occupational Health, Patient Care Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a can


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