Medical Assistant – Internal Medicine & Patient Care

Summit Health; Westfield (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians, PAs, and NPs with clerical duties, patient flow, and procedures. The role emphasizes accurate vitals collection, documentation in the EHR, and seamless operation within a patient-centered care team.

Responsibilities include room preparation, patient escort, appointment scheduling, and maintaining supplies, with opportunity to provide scribes services and referrals when appropriate.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduated from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program.
• 0-1 year related work experience required; 2-4 years preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the examination room.
• Escorts patient into the room.
• Cleans examination room after exam.
• Maintains efficient patient flow.
• Documents vitals and patient information in EHR.
• Reviews and updates medication lists in EHR.
• Provides referrals and/or consult orders as needed.
• Provides scribing services.

Skills

English communication

Vital signs

Medical assisting duties

Patient flow management

Phone etiquette

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant or phlebotomy program graduate

Tools

EHR (Electronic Health Record)

PMS (Practice Management System)

Job description

Summit Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians, PAs, and NPs with clerical duties, patient flow, and procedures. The role emphasizes accurate vitals collection, documentation in the EHR, and seamless operation within a patient-centered care team.

Responsibilities include room preparation, patient escort, appointment scheduling, and maintaining supplies, with opportunity to provide scribes services and referrals when appropriate.