Internal Medicine Medical Assistant

Saint Peter’s Health Care System; East Brunswick Township, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Free onsite parking

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Saint Peter’s Health Care System in New Jersey seeks an Internal Medicine Medical Assistant to support ambulatory sessions, monitor vital signs, and provide direct patient care. You will assist with patient arrival, specimen collection, medication administration, and ongoing support to the provider.

The role requires a Medical Assistant certificate (or higher), remaining compliant with protocols and patient confidentiality, plus BLS accreditation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard precautions, body mechanics and patient care procedures from Medical Assistant training.
• Ability to communicate and document patient care tasks clearly to the care team.
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant required; BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist ambulatory patients at arrival and during sessions.
• Monitor basic physiological parameters and provide direct patient care.
• Procure blood specimens within scope of practice and administer medications per guidelines.
• Support the provider with patient-related tasks and schedule telephone appointments.
• Maintain exam rooms and equipment in clean, orderly condition and report urgent issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Ambulatory care

Attention to detail

Education

Medical Assistant certificate

Certified or Registered Medical Assistant

Job description

Internal Medicine Medical Assistant
Internal Medicine E Brunswick

The Internal Medicine Medical Assistant will:

• Assist with the ambulatory patient's arrival during a patient session.
• Monitor basic physiological parameters.
• Provide direct patient care in accordance with the procedures of the various patient sessions and as appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
• Demonstrate proficiency and understanding of blood specimen procurement within scope of practice.
• Administer medications in accordance with established guidelines.
• Demonstrate competency in performing all procedures within scope of practice and requirements of position as appropriate to the age of the patients, their growth and development.
• Provide continuous support to provider for all patient related tasks.
• Telephone and Appointment scheduling.
• Be knowledgeable of emergency procedures.
• Be responsible for maintaining exam rooms, utility rooms, and supply carts in a clean and orderly condition and ascertaining that all are supplied appropriately and that equipment is maintained.
• Report all necessary information and/or unusual occurrences of an urgent nature as they develop

Requirements:

• Knowledge of standard Precautions, body mechanics, and patient care procedures acquired through completion of Medical Assistant certificate program.
• Work requires the ability to communicate, interpret and respond verbally and in writing to or for patients, family members, and patient care team members in order to document completion of patient care tasks on patient chart; to communicate patient need to appropriate care provided; to support patient education; and to facilitate team goals and effectiveness.
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant required
• BLS Certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association.

Salary Range:22.00 - 28.50 USD

We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.

The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.

Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.

You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.