Certified Medical Assistant: Growth, PTO & Team Impact

St. Luke's University Health Network; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Short/long term disability

Life insurance

Generous PTO

Sick leave and professional dev.

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support practice operations. The role emphasizes pre-visit planning, patient preparation, and coordination with the care team to ensure smooth workflow and quality care.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of healthcare experience, current BLS/CPR, and a strong customer-service mindset, with duties spanning clinical and administrative tasks in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in similar healthcare setting preferred.
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• Customer service experience strongly preferred.
• BLS/CPR current or within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conducts pre-visit planning by reviewing patient records and updating tests and notes.
• Completes pre-charting up to five days before appointment and communicates with Care Team.
• Prepares patients for examination: height, weight, vital signs, meds, allergies, history; update demographics.
• Maintains exam rooms, supplies, cleans instruments and assists with injections or immunizations as allowed.
• Coordinates with providers regarding discharge, ED visits, labs and specialist visits.
• Participates in department activities and quality improvement initiatives.
• Disposes bio-hazardous and regular waste per protocol; maintains vaccine logs and inventory.
• Performs other administrative tasks such as check-in/out and opening/closing procedures.
• Offers suggestions for improvement to Practice Managers and Providers.

Skills

BLS/CPR certification

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Medical Assistant program graduate preferred

Certification as Medical Assistant

Job description

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support practice operations. The role emphasizes pre-visit planning, patient preparation, and coordination with the care team to ensure smooth workflow and quality care.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of healthcare experience, current BLS/CPR, and a strong customer-service mindset, with duties spanning clinical and administrative tasks in a busy environment.