Medical Assistant Certified

Hunterdon Health; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunterdon Health seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians, nurses and office staff with clinical duties, with cross training as needed per practice. The role emphasizes patient intake, room preparation, point-of-care tasks, and active participation in staff meetings.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or Equivalent, Medical Assistant Certification, and CPR certification (or obtaining it within 6 months).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Medical Assistant Certification is required.
• CPR certification is required or must be obtained within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Initial intake of patients.
• Prepare patient rooms before and after care.
• Perform Point of Care support as needed.
• Attend staff meetings.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

CPR certification

Job description

HHS Hunterdon Healthcare System Inc. , 901 US-202 , Raritan , NJ

Full-time

Hiring Range: $23.73 - $29.67 Hourly

PositionSummary

Responsible for assisting physicians, nurses and office supervisor with clinical duties. Cross training as needed per practice.

Primary Position Responsibilities

• 1.Initial Intake
• 2.Patient Room Preparation, Before and After Care
• 4.Point of Care
• 6.Attend Staff Meetings

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Medical Assistant Certification

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation)

Required:

None

License, Registry or Certification

Required:

Medical Assistant Certification required; must have CPR certification or obtain within 6 months

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities

Required:

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Work Environment Factors and Hazards

• Indoor Work Environment - 2/3 and more
• Use of personal or HHS vehicle - Not Applicable
• Working in Confined Spaces - Not Applicable
• Body Fluids - 1/3 to 2/3
• Infectious Diseases - 1/3 to 2/3
• Pharmaceutical/Drugs - 1/3 to 2/3
• Chemicals - Up to 1/3
• Dust or Airborne Particles - Not Applicable
• Electricity/High Voltage - Not Applicable
• Direct Patient Care Contact (Hands on, face to face patient contact) - 2/3 and more

Physical Requirements (Activities Which Routinely Apply)

• Talk - 2/3 and more
• Hear/Listen - 2/3 and more
• Stand - 2/3 and more
• Sit - 2/3 and more
• Walk - 2/3 and more
• Bend - Up to 1/3
• Climb - Up to 1/3
• Stoop/Kneel/Crawl/Squat/Crouch - Up to 1/3
• Reach Above Shoulder Level - Up to 1/3
• Smell - Not Applicable
• Lift - Up to 50 lbs
• Carry - Up to 50 lbs
• Manipulate Foot Controls or Pedals - Not Applicable

Position Requires Use of Hands For

• Pushing/Pulling - Zero
• Driving - Zero

Visual Abilities

• Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) - Up to 1/3
• Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) - 1/3 to 2/3
• Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) - 2/3 and more
• Peripheral Vision (ability of observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point) - Up to 1/3
• Depth Perception (three dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships) - Up to 1/3
• Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus) - 2/3 and more

Hearing Abilities - Hear/Listen

• Ability to hear alarms on equipment - 1/3 to 2/3
• Ability to hear client calls - 2/3 and more
• Ability to hear instructions from Physician/Co-Workers - 2/3 and more

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefitofferings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).