Certified Medical Assistant

OneOncology; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with company contribution

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Astera Cancer Care in East Brunswick, NJ is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide clinical support and ensure efficient operation at our East Brunswick location. You will assist doctors and patients with various tasks related to patient care and be prepared to travel to other locations as needed.

The role requires Medical Assistant Certification and proven experience, with responsibility for vital signs, EKGs, injections, and EMR clerical work.

Qualifications

• Certification as Medical Assistant is required.
• Proven experience as a medical assistant.
• Knowledge of EMR and medical office workflow.
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs and EKGs.
• Prepare patients for examinations and injections.
• Update patient medication lists and manage refills.
• Assist physicians and perform clerical EMR tasks as needed.
• Travel to other locations if required.

Job description

Why Join Us?

For us, what matters most is excellence. We are caring professionals, people who live, work and dedicate themselves to the communities within New Jersey and Pennsylvania. As such, we strive to provide a sanctuary of excellence, precision, thoroughness and genuine compassion. We also take a whole-person approach to patient care and treatment, tailoring all that we do around their unique needs. And we do all we can for patients, going the extra mile to see that we're supported, informed and getting the one-on-one care and service they deserve.

Job Description

As a Certified Medical Assistant you will be responsible for providing clinical support to ensure the efficient operation of our East Brunswick location. You will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management and communicate with accuracy, quality and timeliness. Travel to other locations if needed.

Duties include:

• Taking and recording vital signs and EKGs.
• Preparing patients for examinations.
• Obtain and update patient medication lists and give injections.
• Authorizing prescription refills as directed by physicians.
• EMR, rooming patients, clerical work, if needed.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant Certification required
• Proven working experience as a medical assistant
• Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Willing to travel to other locations if needed

Pay Range

$21/hr - $30/hr

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated pay range for this position. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Benefits

• The health benefits include immediate eligibility for medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA, FSA and other ancillary benefits.
• We also offer a 401(k) plan with company contribution, profit sharing, tuition assistance and employee referral bonus.

Astera Cancer Care

Astera Cancer Care is one of the region's largest physician-owned, multispecialty oncology practices, providing compassionate, patient-centered care since 1981. Our physicians and care teams work together across New Jersey and Pennsylvania to deliver advanced cancer treatment, innovative clinical trials, and coordinated care close to home. At Astera, great care starts with great people. We are committed to creating a workplace where talented people can grown, thrive, and make a meaningful difference for our patients and communities.

Learn more about Astera Cancer Care