Medical Assistant II — Patient Care & Front Desk

Capital Health; Hamilton, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

FSA

Paid Time Off

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Capital Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to prepare patients for exams, assist clinicians, and manage front office tasks across our NJ facilities. Responsibilities include recording vital signs, handling documentation in electronic records, performing ECGs, and coordinating with other staff to ensure smooth patient flow.

AHA BLS and an accredited medical assisting program are required. Strong communication, multitasking, and attention to detail are essential, with a focus on delivering

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical assisting program with at least 330 clock hours required.
• Current certification from an approved medical assisting certifying body.
• AHA BLS certification required; non-licensed must obtain before end of orientation period.
• Strong problem solving, insurance knowledge, and medical terminology; good phone etiquette.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and take vital signs (BP, weight, temp).
• Assist physicians and staff; maintain exam rooms and prepare supplies.
• Document medical information in electronic medical records and manage forms.
• Handle front office duties: registration, scheduling, referrals, discharge paperwork.
• Perform ECGs and point-of-care testing according to policy.

Skills

Problem solving

Insurance knowledge

Medical terminology

Phone etiquette

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary medical assisting program (330 hours)

Current certification (AAMA/NCCT/AMCA/NAHP/NCMA/AMT)

AHA BLS certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Capital Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to prepare patients for exams, assist clinicians, and manage front office tasks across our NJ facilities. Responsibilities include recording vital signs, handling documentation in electronic records, performing ECGs, and coordinating with other staff to ensure smooth patient flow.

AHA BLS and an accredited medical assisting program are required. Strong communication, multitasking, and attention to detail are essential, with a focus on delivering