Medical Assistant I: Clinical & Front Desk Support

Capital Health System; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in patient prep, specimen collection, and room maintenance across CH offices. The role includes administrative duties, EMR documentation, and coordination of discharge and referrals.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent plus a post-secondary medical assisting program and current certification from a recognized body. Experience with injections and NJPMP duties is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with completion of an accredited medical assisting program.
• Current certification from AAMA, NCCT, AMCA, NAHP, NCMA or equivalent.
• Training in injections (IM/SC) and sterile technique required.
• Experience using electronic medical records (EMR) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination by taking vital signs and recording history.
• Clean exam rooms, obtain lab specimens and assist physicians and staff as needed.
• Prepare exam rooms for encounters and maintain supplies and forms.
• Perform administrative duties: patient registration, scheduling, and charting.
• Document medical information in EMR and manage discharge paperwork and referrals.
• Cross-train for Patient Reception duties and NJPMP monitoring tasks.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with completion of an accredited medical assisting program

Accredited medical assisting program (NHA/CAHEA/ABHES or equivalent)

Current certification from AAMA/NCCT/AMCA/NAHP/NCMA or equivalent

330 clock hours training including injections and sterile technique

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Capital Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in patient prep, specimen collection, and room maintenance across CH offices. The role includes administrative duties, EMR documentation, and coordination of discharge and referrals.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent plus a post-secondary medical assisting program and current certification from a recognized body. Experience with injections and NJPMP duties is a plus.