Medical Assistant, MA

Jobtailor; Somers Point (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant in New Jersey to support clinical and administrative tasks in a busy medical office. You will prepare patients for exams, document vital signs, perform phlebotomy, and assist with vaccines under supervision.

Additional duties include EKG and pulmonary function testing, patient communication, and front desk responsibilities such as registration, billing, and scheduling. A Medical Assistant credential and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of similar job experience in a medical office preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current certification/registration as a Medical Assistant.
• BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations by obtaining and documenting vital signs and chief complaints
• Prepare examination rooms based on patient needs
• Perform phlebotomy and obtain specimens for processing
• Administer vaccines and complete required documentation
• Perform diagnostic tests such as EKG and Pulmonary Function tests under physician supervision
• Screen and direct patient calls according to established protocols
• Contact patients regarding prescriptions and testing results as directed
• Perform daily regulatory testing and document results
• Maintain clinical supply par levels
• Perform front desk duties including patient registration, billing, and appointment scheduling

Skills

Vital Sign Documentation

Administering Vaccines

EKG Testing

Pulmonary Function Testing

Specimen Processing

Patient Communication

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

High school diploma or equivalent

Current certification/registration as a Medical Assistant

BLS Certification

Tools

Appointment Scheduling Software

Clinical Supply Management

Job description

• Prepare patients for examinations by obtaining and documenting vital signs and chief complaints
• Prepare examination rooms based on patient needs
• Perform phlebotomy and obtain specimens for processing
• Administer vaccines and complete required documentation
• Perform diagnostic tests such as EKG and Pulmonary Function tests under physician supervision
• Screen and direct patient calls according to established protocols
• Contact patients regarding prescriptions and testing results as directed
• Perform daily regulatory testing and document results
• Maintain clinical supply par levels
• Perform front desk duties including patient registration, billing, and appointment scheduling

Requirements

• 1–3 years of similar job experience in a medical office preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program
• Current certification/registration as a Medical Assistant
• BLS Certification required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in patient preparation, vital sign documentation, and performing diagnostic tests. Holds relevant certifications and effectively manages clinical and administrative tasks in a medical office setting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Phlebotomy
• BLS Certification
• Medical Assistant Certification
• Patient Registration
• Diagnostic Testing

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Vital Sign Documentation
• Administering Vaccines
• EKG Testing
• Pulmonary Function Testing
• Specimen Processing

Soft Skills

• Patient Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Organizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• BLS Certification
• Medical Assistant Certification

Industry Keywords

• Medical Office
• Patient Care
• Regulatory Testing
• Chief Complaints
• Billing

Tools & Technologies

• Clinical Supply Management
• Appointment Scheduling Software