Medical Assistant I: Front Desk & Clinical Support

Capital Health; New Jersey; On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Prescription drug coverage & In-House™

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Retirement Savings and InvestmentPlan

Paid Time-Off Program

Job summary

Capital Health is a major NJ healthcare provider with two hospitals and a network of clinics. We are seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical and clerical operations across CH locations.

Responsibilities include patient prep, vitals, specimen handling, ECGs, and EMR documentation, with cross-training for front desk duties. The position offers comprehensive benefits and requires completion of a medical assisting program with clinical training and current certification.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduates of a post-secondary medical assisting program with 330 clock hours and injections training.
• Must maintain current certification from recognized medical assisting certifying bodies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and vital signs.
• Assist physicians and staff and prepare exam rooms.
• Handle clerical duties: registration, scheduling, charting, and discharge paperwork.
• Perform ECGs and point-of-care tests following policy.
• Enter medical information into electronic medical records and maintain supplies.

Skills

Problem solving

Insurance knowledge

Phone etiquette

Medical terminology

Medical record management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary medical assisting education (NHA/CAHEA/ABHES/AMT) 330 clock hours

Current certification in AAMA/NCCT/AMCA/NAHP/NCMA/AMT

Job description

Capital Health is a major NJ healthcare provider with two hospitals and a network of clinics. We are seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical and clerical operations across CH locations.

Responsibilities include patient prep, vitals, specimen handling, ECGs, and EMR documentation, with cross-training for front desk duties. The position offers comprehensive benefits and requires completion of a medical assisting program with clinical training and current certification.