Certified Medical Assistant: Vital Signs, EKG & Phlebotomy

Cooper University Health Care; Rio Grande (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, NJ is seeking a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant to support patient intake, vital signs, EKGs, and care coordination in a hospital/clinic setting.

Responsibilities include exam-room setup, phlebotomy, medication reconciliation, and assisting providers with minor procedures. Requires HS diploma; CMA and BLS preferred. Salary: $18–$29 per hour. On-site position at a major regional health system.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience is preferred for medical assistant or nursing assistant in hospital or clinic setting
• Phlebotomy experience required
• Performance of EKG required
• BLS Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Set up patient in the exam room
• Take vital signs (manual BPs) and document them
• Perform EKGs and reconcile medications
• Discuss changes in health since last visit with patient
• Assist provider with minor surgical procedures
• Prepare medications for injections
• Handle phone messages, faxes and medical reception tasks as needed

Job description

Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, NJ is seeking a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant to support patient intake, vital signs, EKGs, and care coordination in a hospital/clinic setting.

Responsibilities include exam-room setup, phlebotomy, medication reconciliation, and assisting providers with minor procedures. Requires HS diploma; CMA and BLS preferred. Salary: $18–$29 per hour. On-site position at a major regional health system.