Medical Assistant

Cooper University Health Care; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Early Education Center

Employee discount

Health benefits

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Cape May Court House, NJ is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support exam rooms, take vital signs, perform EKGs, reconcile medications, and document health concerns.

You will assist the provider with minor procedures, prepare injections, and manage patient communications, calls, and faxes. A High School Diploma, CMA credential, and BLS are required; on-site benefits apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• Certified Medical Assistant credential
• BLS Certification

Responsibilities

• Set up the patient in the exam room
• Record vital signs (BP, etc.)
• Perform and document EKGs
• Reconcile medications and review visit reason
• Interview patient about changes since last visit
• Assist provider with minor surgical procedures
• Prepare medications for injections
• Handle phone messages, faxes, and reception duties

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Medication reconciliation

Patient interview

Minor procedures support

Injections preparation

Phone/fax/office reception

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

BLS Certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Us

Cooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional; three urgent care facilities; nearly 30 primary care and specialty care offices in multiple locations throughout Cape May County; The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional; the Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper, Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care, lab, and physical therapy services. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part time employees a comprehensive employee benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, on-site Early Education Center (employee discount), attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Short Description

• Responsible for setting up the patient in the exam room
• Perform and Document:
  • Vital signs (manual BPs),
  • EKGs,
  • Reconciliation of medications
  • Reason for visit, health care concern
• Interview/Discuss with patient changes in patient’s health since last visit
• Assist the provider with minor surgical procedures
• Prepare appropriate medications for injections
• Responsible for phone messages, faxes, and Medical Reception responsibilities as needed

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required

License/Certification Requirements

• Certified Medical Assistant
• BLS Certification

Salary Min ($)

USD $19.17

Salary Max ($)

USD $26.92