Certified Medical Assistant

St. Joseph's Health; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Robust health, dental, Rx and vision plans

403b retirement plan options with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health in Totowa, NJ is looking for a Medical Assistant under general supervision to provide basic medical assistance. Responsibilities include patient preparation, vital signs, phlebotomy, and data management.

The role requires a high school diploma and graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program, along with current certification. The position offers a salary range based on experience and a robust benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 1 year or less of previous work-related experience is required.
• Current certification or registration from an accredited institution is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic medical assistance to physicians/providers and nurses.
• Prepares patients according to established procedures.
• Utilizes department-specific computer systems for patient data.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Job Description

Under general supervision and according to established procedures, provides basic medical assistance to physicians/providers and nurses by providing basic preparation of patients according to area specific Policy and Procedures including but not limited to vital signs, chart preparation, phlebotomy, procedure assistance and lab sample collection. Utilizes department specific computer systems for entry and retrieval of patient data.

Qualifications

Work requires a High School diploma or equivalent and less than one year of previous work related experience. Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program. Must have and maintain current certification or registration from an accredited institution, e.g.: AAMA, NHA, AMT. Bilingual preferred.

Benefits Eligibility

(Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)

• Competitive salary*
• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan options with company match**
• Health & Wellness*
• Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• LTD : Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance Options
• Onsite Day care Program
• Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.
• 403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay transparency

St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc. The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.