Medical Assistant II: Patient Care & Front Desk

Capital Health (US); Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Prescription drug coverage & In-House

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

FSA

Retirement Savings

AD&D Insurance

Long Term Disability

Paid Time-Off Program

Job summary

Capital Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient preparation, rooming, and clerical tasks across primary care and specialty offices. The role includes taking vitals, assisting providers, processing paperwork, and maintaining EMR documentation.

New Jersey-based position with a 40-hour work week. Requires post-secondary medical assisting training and current certification; BLS is required, with additional credentialing per policy.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a post-secondary medical assisting education program accredited by the NHA/CAHEA/ABHES or by a recognized accrediting body.
• Must maintain current certification from AAMA/NCCT/AMCA/NAHP/NCMA/AMT or registration with a recognized certifying body.
• No minimum experience required.
• AHA BLS; non-licensed must obtain before end of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination by taking vital signs and reviewing history.
• Cleans exam rooms and assists physicians; collects lab specimens and verifies orders.
• Performs clerical duties including patient registration, scheduling, and medical record upkeep.
• Performs electrocardiograms and point-of-care testing per policy; ensures proper documentation and stock.
• Coordinates with front office staff to support discharge paperwork, referrals, and insurance eligibility.
• Cross-trained to perform Patient Reception duties as needed.

Education

Post-secondary medical assisting education program accredited by NHA/CAHEA/ABHES or equivalent recognized by US Department of Education

Job description

Capital Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient preparation, rooming, and clerical tasks across primary care and specialty offices. The role includes taking vitals, assisting providers, processing paperwork, and maintaining EMR documentation.

New Jersey-based position with a 40-hour work week. Requires post-secondary medical assisting training and current certification; BLS is required, with additional credentialing per policy.