Medical Assistant — Day Shift, Patient Care & Growth

RWJBarnabas Health; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 28,929 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Toms River, NJ is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the NJ Heart & Vascular Specialist in a dual clinical and clerical role. You will coordinate nurse station activities, obtain vital signs, perform EKGs and phlebotomy, document orders in Epic, maintain patient charts, schedule tests, and assist with handoffs and staff training, all within a patient-centered, growth-minded team.

Our comprehensive benefits and competitive Total Rewards package support your health,

Qualifications

• Schedule: Full-time status, 40 hours per week, day shift.
• Education: High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certifications: AHA BCLS required; Nurse's Aide preferred.
• Technical: Epic system training. Strong computer/printer troubleshooting.
• Communication: Excellent problem-solving and bilingual Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage reception and clerical operations at the nurse's station, routing communications.
• Transcribe and enter orders and charges into the system.
• Prepare and maintain patient charts; file diagnostic results timely.
• Provide direct patient care under nurse supervision; greet and orient patients.
• Obtain and report vital signs; conduct essential clinical testing (EKGs, phlebotomy).
• Coordinate patient schedules for tests and activities; ensure completion.
• Maintain unit flow and safety; manage supplies and linen.
• Participate in shift handoffs and SBAR communications.
• Support training and onboarding of new staff; attend required meetings.

Skills

Excellent communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Epic system

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health in Toms River, NJ is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the NJ Heart & Vascular Specialist in a dual clinical and clerical role. You will coordinate nurse station activities, obtain vital signs, perform EKGs and phlebotomy, document orders in Epic, maintain patient charts, schedule tests, and assist with handoffs and staff training, all within a patient-centered, growth-minded team.

Our comprehensive benefits and competitive Total Rewards package support your health,