MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Cooper Norcross Health; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient intake and clinical flow. You will set up exam rooms, perform vitals, EKGs, and medication reconciliation, document visit reasons, and assist providers with minor procedures.

You will also handle patient communications and front-desk duties as needed. The ideal candidate holds an active Certified Medical Assistant credential and BLS certification, with a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Set up patient in the exam room.
• Perform and document vital signs (manual BP), EKGs, and medication reconciliation; record reason for visit and health concerns.
• Interview with patient about changes in health since last visit.
• Assist provider with minor surgical procedures.
• Prepare medications for injections.
• Handle phone messages, faxes, and medical reception duties as needed.

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

BLS Certification

High School Diploma

Job description

About Us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S'P and Fitch Ratings.

About Us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S'P and Fitch Ratings.
Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.
The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.
Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.
More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.
Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America's Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

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