Ambulatory Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Admin

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Runnemede (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care is hiring a Medical Assistant to support patient care in ambulatory settings. The role involves gre eting patients, rooming, vital signs, EKGs, venipuncture, injections, and EMR documentation under supervision of physicians and nurses.

The position emphasizes patient service, accurate record keeping, and timely communication within a fast-paced environment. Experience with Epic EMR is preferred and BLS/CPR certification is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant.
• EKG, vital signs, venipuncture, capillary and injection experience.
• Epic experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational, written/verbal communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and guests using AIDET and provides excellent service experience.
• Room patients and document vitals, pain, reason for visit, medications, social/family/medical history in the EMR.
• Handle in-baskets, MyChart messaging, reports and records; complete forms and authorizations.
• Schedule appointments across the continuum and assist with follow-up visits as needed.
• Administer vaccines and document appropriately; collect specimens as required.
• Assist physicians/providers with lab monitoring, test results and orders; support multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

EKG

Vital signs

Venipuncture

Injection

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Post-secondary medical assisting education program

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

Epic

EMR systems

Job description

Cooper University Health Care is hiring a Medical Assistant to support patient care in ambulatory settings. The role involves gre eting patients, rooming, vital signs, EKGs, venipuncture, injections, and EMR documentation under supervision of physicians and nurses.

The position emphasizes patient service, accurate record keeping, and timely communication within a fast-paced environment. Experience with Epic EMR is preferred and BLS/CPR certification is required.