Medical Assistant

Saint Peter’s Health Care System; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Free Parking

Job summary

Saint Peter’s Health Care System is seeking a Medical Assistant in the Hematology Oncology department to support ambulatory patient sessions, monitor vitals, and provide direct patient care under physician supervision. The role includes medication administration, specimen procurement, and assisting with a range of patient-related tasks across age groups.

Requirements include a Medical Assistant certificate, NJ driver’s license, and BLS certification, with registration as a Pharmacy Technician in

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard Precautions, body mechanics, and patient care procedures.
• Well-developed communication skills to document and coordinate patient care.
• Medical Terminology and data entry experience required.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Current NJ driver’s license in good standing.
• Must be registered or eligible for registration as a Pharmacy Technician in NJ.
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant required within 90 days of hire.
• BLS Certification required per American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assist ambulatory patient arrivals during sessions.
• Monitor basic physiological parameters.
• Provide direct patient care within scope and age-appropriate guidelines.
• Procure blood specimens per scope.
• Administer medications per guidelines.
• Support provider with patient-related tasks.
• Handle telephone and appointment scheduling.
• Be knowledgeable of emergency procedures.
• Maintain exam rooms and supply carts in clean, orderly condition.
• Report urgent information or unusual occurrences.

Skills

Communication skills

Medical Terminology

Data Entry

Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

Education

Medical Assistant certificate

Job description

Medical Assistant

Hematology Oncology

The 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.
• Medical Terminology and data entry experience.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Current NJ driver's license in good standing.
• Must be registered or eligible for registration as a Pharmacy Technician in the state of NJ.
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant required within 90 days of hire.
• 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.