Certified Medical Assistant - Primary Care GEM Paterson

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, Rx, and vision plans

403b retirement plan with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Long Term Disability

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health in Paterson, NJ, is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide essential medical support under the supervision of physicians and nurses. Responsibilities include preparing patients, collecting lab samples, and maintaining patient data using department systems.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, certification from an accredited program, and a preference for bilingual candidates. The role offers competitive salary and robust benefits including health plans and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Less than one year of related work experience.
• Must have and maintain current certification or registration from an accredited institution (e.g., AAMA, NHA, AMT).

Responsibilities

• Provides basic medical assistance including preparing patients and collecting lab samples.
• Utilizes department-specific computer systems for patient data.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision and according to established procedures, provides basic medical assistance to physicians and nurses by preparing patients, including vital signs, chart preparation, phlebotomy, procedure assistance, and lab sample collection.
• Utilizes department‑specific computer systems for entry and retrieval of patient data.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with less than one year of related work 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

• 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.
• 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.