Medical Assistant

Cooper University Health Care; Upper Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient intake, clinical duties, and front-desk tasks in a busy healthcare setting.

The candidate will document vital signs, assist with EKGs, medication reconciliation, and patient scheduling while coordinating with providers for smooth visits. This on-site role requires strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical insurance terminology.
• Familiarity with general office procedures and equipment.
• Ability to document and communicate patient information accurately.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Scheduling software

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EKG equipment

Vital signs equipment

Reception equipment

Job description

About Us

About Cooper University Health Care

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

Cooper 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.

Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital in Camden.

Cooper 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 six years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper’s facilities annually. Cooper’s 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 was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.

Visit CooperHealth.orgto 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

Knowledge of medical insurance terminology, computer skills for scheduling and familiarity of general officeprocedures and equipment

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

License/Certification Requirements

• Certificate Medical Assistant


• BLS Certification

Salary Min ($)

USD $18.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $29.00