MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Cooper Norcross Health; Rio Grande (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health in New Jersey is seeking a Medical Assistant to set up patients in exam rooms, record vital signs, perform EKGs, and reconcile medications. The role also supports providers with minor procedures and manages patient communication.

Ideal candidates will have phlebotomy experience and a high school diploma with accredited Medical Assistant certification. This full-time position requires on-site presence and excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience as a medical or nursing assistant preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience is required.
• EKG performance is required.

Responsibilities

• Set up the patient in the exam room and document intake.
• Take vital signs (manual BPs) and perform EKGs.
• Reconcile medications and note reasons for visits.
• Interview patients about changes in health since last visit.
• Assist providers with minor surgical procedures as needed.
• Prepare medications for injections and manage messages/receptions.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Phlebotomy

Med reconciliation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certificate (accredited program)

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.

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

Experience Required

• 3 years’ experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic setting preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience required.
• Performance of EKG required.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred.

License/Certification Requirements

• Certified Medical Assistant
• BLS Certification