Ambulatory Care Medical Assistant: Patient Flow & Injections

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Time

Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flex. S

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Pension Plan

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development

Job summary

University Hospital is seeking an Ambulatory Care Technician Certified to support patients and providers from registration through discharge. You will structure patient flow, administer injections, and document encounters in the EMR, under physician direction and hospital policy.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, notifying providers of abnormal vitals, verifying insurance precertification, and maintaining a safe clinical space.

Qualifications

• Must hold current CMA/NCCT/NHA/AMCA/NAHP/NCMA or AMT certification, or NJ license in another classification permitted to give intramuscular/subcutaneous injections.
• Must have demonstrated competence in intramuscular and subcutaneous techniques.

Responsibilities

• Maintains timely patient flow with physicians and staff.
• Prepares patients for visits, including interviewing and screening for medical history and vital signs.

Skills

Computer proficiency

BLS/CPR certification

Education

CMA/NCCT/NHA/AMCA/NAHP/NCMA/AMT certification or NJ LPN license

Third-year Nursing student acceptable

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems

Job description

University Hospital is seeking an Ambulatory Care Technician Certified to support patients and providers from registration through discharge. You will structure patient flow, administer injections, and document encounters in the EMR, under physician direction and hospital policy.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, notifying providers of abnormal vitals, verifying insurance precertification, and maintaining a safe clinical space.