Day Shift Medical Assistant – Infusion Center (Per Diem)

RWJBarnabas Health; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for the RWJ Hamilton/Outpatient Infusion department in Hamilton, NJ. This per diem, day-shift role supports providers and enhances patient care in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

The position emphasizes compassionate patient interaction, accurate record-keeping, and collaboration with nursing staff. A current BLS certification and MA program completion are preferred, with prior MA experience a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Successful completion of Orientation Program required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program preferred or Medical Technologist experience.
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients in and out of patient exam rooms or infusion area.
• Queues patients into various locations as appropriate.
• Maintain exam room supplies, equipment and stock as needed.
• Assists Nursing staff in Outpatient Infusion area with patient activities.
• Notify the nurse and/or physician with all appropriate patient questions/concerns.
• Obtain all necessary information, including physician notes, prior to patient appointment.
• Measure and record patients' vital signs in the appropriate section of the medical record.
• Greets the patient/family, performs appropriate ID checks, and explains all procedures to be performed.
• Update and record the patient medication reconciliation list in the appropriate section of the medical record.
• Performs phlebotomy and collection of lab specimens adhering to collection, safety and infection control policies.
• Makes available the medication list, patient assessment and physician notes on the computer screen for each patient appointment.
• Applies specimen labels at patients' chairside to blood or non-blood samples with the patients' full name, medical record number, date and time of specimen collection.

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for the RWJ Hamilton/Outpatient Infusion department in Hamilton, NJ. This per diem, day-shift role supports providers and enhances patient care in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

The position emphasizes compassionate patient interaction, accurate record-keeping, and collaboration with nursing staff. A current BLS certification and MA program completion are preferred, with prior MA experience a plus.