Dynamic Medical Assistant: Vital Signs, Phlebotomy & Prep

St. Joseph's Health; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Robust health, dental, Rx and vision

403b 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 Paterson, NJ is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians, nurses and allied staff by preparing patients, taking vital signs and assisting with procedures and lab work.

The role involves chart preparation and using department computer systems to access and update patient data, under general supervision. The ideal candidate has completed an accredited Medical Assistant program and holds current certification or registration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with less than one year of relevant experience.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current certification or registration from an accredited body (e.g., AAMA, NHA, AMT).

Responsibilities

• Provide basic medical assistance to physicians/providers and nurses, including vital signs, chart preparation, phlebotomy, procedure assistance and lab sample collection.
• Utilize department-specific computer systems for entry and retrieval of patient data.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program

Job description

St. Joseph’s Health in Paterson, NJ is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians, nurses and allied staff by preparing patients, taking vital signs and assisting with procedures and lab work.

The role involves chart preparation and using department computer systems to access and update patient data, under general supervision. The ideal candidate has completed an accredited Medical Assistant program and holds current certification or registration.