Certified Medical Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, Rx and vision plans

403b retirement plan options with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance Options

Onsite Day care Program

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health in Wayne, NJ, is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide essential support to physicians and nurses. The role involves patient preparation, vital signs monitoring, and assistance during medical procedures. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, relevant certification, and preferably be bilingual. The position offers a competitive salary, along with robust benefits including health insurance, 403b retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off. Join a non-profit health system eligible for federal student loan forgiveness.

Qualifications

• Work requires less than one year of previous work-related experience.
• Must have and maintain current certification from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic medical assistance to physicians/providers and nurses.
• Preparation of patients, including vital signs and chart preparation.
• Assistance with phlebotomy and lab sample collection.

Skills

Bilingual preferred

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduated from an 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.