Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine Hackensack - Full Time Days

Holy Name Medical Center; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical coverage with generou

Dental and vision plans

Discounted prescriptions

On-site child care

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Holy Name Medical Center in Hackensack, NJ, is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Internal Medicine practice. The role blends front and back office clerical and clinical support across physician offices, with duties including venipuncture, vital signs, EKGs, and patient scheduling.

We require a High School Diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, and CMA-AAMA certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program required.
• CMA-AAMA certification must be obtained within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipunctures, measures vital signs, and conducts EKGs as required.
• Receives specimens and documents information for tests in medical records.
• Schedules/registers patients, answers phones, and greets patients in the office.
• Maintains accurate testing procedures and communicates results as needed.
• Supports physicians with front and back office clerical and clinical tasks.

Skills

Venipuncture

EKG

Medical terminology

Independent work

Communication

Ancillary testing procedures

Education

High School Graduate

Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine Hackensack - Full Time Days

Location: Hackensack, NJ, United States

Date Posted: Aug 19, 2026

Welcome to Holy Name, a medical center where innovation is not just a goal — it's a commitment. Here, medical excellence thrives, allowing hope to reign supreme and leaving no room for fear. At our hospital, every patient is cared for with undivided attention — because healing every soul is our sole focus.

Holy Name is New Jersey's only independent Catholic health system, comprising a 361-bed acute care hospital, a renowned cancer center, a state-of-the‑art fitness center, a residential hospice, a prestigious nursing school, and an extensive physician network. Healing at Holy Name goes beyond medicine and technology – it is infused with faith, conviction, compassion, and a commitment to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals through a variety of residency and educational programs. Our mission to provide care for the body, mind, and soul spans education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and overall wellness. This is at the core of who we are and what we do, and we've done it this way across generations, every single day, for nearly 100 years. Every innovation, medical breakthrough, and groundbreaking treatment is powered by some of the best minds in medicine, ensuring nothing is left on the table or the road to recovery.

A Brief Overview

Functions as a member of the Practice Management team working in different physicians offices providing both Front and Back Office Clerical and Clinical services.

What you will do

• Performs all medical procedures necessary (ie. Venipunctures, vital signs and EKGs) on all patients as required. Explains testing procedure to patient prior to test.
• Receives specimens from patients.
• Manually documents information required for patients’ specimens and tests completed, in various ancillary department medical records.
• Visually reviews test results for completion and abnormalities.
• Will schedule and register patients in the doctor’s office, answer telephones, meet and greet patients and assist physicians in all other matters pertaining to the Physician’s office.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent required and
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program. required

Experience Qualifications

• 1-3 years Minimum of two or three years’ hospital or physician’s office experience required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of venipuncture and EKG. (High proficiency)
• Requires a thorough knowledge of medical terminology. (High proficiency)
• Ability to work independently. (Medium proficiency)
• Requires good communication skills and telephone techniques. (High proficiency)
• Must have a thorough knowledge of ancillary testing procedures. (High proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA CMA certification must be obtained within 90 Days required

At Holy Name, we believe in rewarding every team member with more than a paycheck—we invest in your future and well-being. Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life.

• low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions
• dental and vision plans
• discounted prescriptions
• access to on-site child care
• 401(k) matching
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off
• flexible spending accounts
• legal and voluntary coverage options
• life insurance
• free on-site parking

If you are hired at Holy Name, your final base compensation will be determined based on factors such as employment status (Full/Part-Time or Per Diem) skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider any internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Pay Range: $22.50/hour - $27.00/hour

Holy Name is a mission-driven facility whose quality standards and philosophy are rooted in the principles of its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. Those principles are exercised daily by the Medical Center's dedicated and talented staff members. Holy Name is an Equal Opportunity Employer.