MEDICAL ASSISTANT| AMBULATORY CARE CENTER - PRIMARY CARE |FULL-TIME DAY SHIFT (23734)

Care Plus Bergen, Inc.; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Nine paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education programs

Job summary

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ seeks a Registered Medical Assistant for a full-time on-site role. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $24–$28 with evening and weekend differentials and a comprehensive benefits package.

Certifications required include Medical Assistant and BLS; high school diploma or equivalent preferred. Join a team focused on quality patient care and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• New graduates with Medical Assistant certification or registration.
• High school diploma required; college credits preferred.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and care for patients with age-appropriate needs.
• Schedule and manage patient appointments and charting.
• Collect specimens, perform EKGs and routine procedures.
• Transcribe orders and assist physicians during exams.

Skills

Typing 25 WPM

MS Word

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Education

Medical Assistant certification

High school diploma

AHA BLS certification

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Job Category: Allied Health/Technical

Requisition Number: MEDIC009567

• Posted : September 14, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

New Jersey
Paramus, NJ 07652, USA

Description

Join Our Team at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center!**
We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Registered Medical Assistant.

Job Duties

Patient care responsibilities are delivered with knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
Schedules appointments for patients and enters in the computer. Maintains clinic appointment book. Prepares appointment forms for special clinics.
Reviews patient schedule for the day, assembling the necessary patient charts; assures smooth flow of patients through the office and/or examining rooms.
Answers patient questions and gives instructions to attempt to reduce patient's anxiety and fear; directs patient to appropriate source for problem solving.
Collects specimens from patients and performs procedures in accordance with protocols (e.g., EKGs, taking urine samples). Enter results in computer.
Administers intramuscular medications.
Administers tuberculin skin testing (PPD).
Performs necessary clerical functions to assure physician orders are carried out, including filling out requests for lab tests and arranging for specimens to be picked up.
Makes sure that examining rooms and procedures are fully equipped and stocked each day; neatens rooms as appropriate between procedures; disposes of trash, needles, and sharp items, etc. in appropriate containers.
Makes sure that appropriate equipment is available for procedures and properly set up. Reports equipment problems to appropriate individual or department.
Cleans and sterilizes equipment as appropriate; returns equipment to proper storage areas.
Maintains adequate inventory of equipment and medical and office supplies, reordering as necessary.
Accompany physician into the patient examination room to transcribe a history and physical exam, and document accurately the physician’s encounter with the patient and others present.
List all proper diagnoses and symptoms as well as follow up instructions and prescriptions as dictated by the physician.
Transcribe patient orders including laboratory tests, radiology tests, medications, etc., as dictated by the physician
Document any procedures performed by the physician, dictated by the physician.
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience, and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.
Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.

Other Duties
All other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications
New graduates, who have registration or certification as a Medical Assistant.
One to two years of experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
Typing: 25 WPM
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Speaks, reads, and writes English to the extent required by the position; knowledge of a second language preferred.

Education
High School graduation or equivalent required; one to two years of college preferred.
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program; Certified or Registered as a Medical Assistant required.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required.

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range.

$23.84 to $28.37 per hour | DIFFERENTIALS $1.15 EVE NIGHT & WEEKEND

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development

Please note that selection of the candidate for any position will depend on several factors, including the individual’s educational background, skills, and professional experience.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Certification or better in Medical Assistant.

High School or better in Diploma/GED.

Experience

Preferred

1-2 years:

Experience as a Registered Medical Assistant

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Reg Medical Assistant

*BLS

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