Medical Assistant II - Primary Care (FT, Day)

Capital Health; New Jersey; On-site; USD 40,126 - 50,190; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Prescription drug coverage

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Transit

Paid Time-Off

Job summary

Capital Health in Columbus, NJ is seeking a Med Assistant II to support primary care. You will prepare patients, perform basic tests, assist physicians, and manage both clinical and clerical tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include room preparation, EKGs, immunizations, EMR documentation, and coordinating referrals and billing processes. AHA BLS and an accredited program with 330 hours are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program with at least 330 clock hours.
• Maintain current certification from a recognized medical assisting certifying body or AMT registration.
• AHA BLS required; non-licensed must obtain before orientation ends.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and insurance specifications.
• Proficient basic computer/data entry and medical records management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination by performing basic tests and vital signs.
• Clean and stock exam rooms; prepare rooms for patient encounters and assist providers.
• Perform clerical tasks: patient registration, scheduling, and medical records filing.
• Conduct electrocardiograms and point-of-care tests as directed.
• Document patient information in electronic medical records and manage refill information.
• Coordinate with front office staff for discharge paperwork, referrals, and insurance verification.
• Cross-train to handle Patient Reception Rep duties when needed.
• Perform NJPMP monitoring per policy and assist with injections (subcutaneous or intramuscular).
• Other duties as assigned in primary or specialty care settings.

Skills

Problem solving

Medical terminology

Phone etiquette

Communication skills

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assisting program (330 clock hours)

Tools

EMR documentation

NJPMP knowledge

Job description

Capital Health in Columbus, NJ is seeking a Med Assistant II to support primary care. You will prepare patients, perform basic tests, assist physicians, and manage both clinical and clerical tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include room preparation, EKGs, immunizations, EMR documentation, and coordinating referrals and billing processes. AHA BLS and an accredited program with 330 hours are required.