Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Coordination

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

Job summary

Summit Health Management is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Assistant to support physicians, PAs and NPs with clerical duties, patient flow, and ordered procedures. You will coordinate testing, document vitals and allergies in EHR, and ensure all forms are completed for admissions or procedures.

The role requires 2–4 years of experience, strong English communication, and solid interpersonal and organizational skills, plus knowledge of medical terminology.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant Certification Required.
• Heart saver certification required.
• 2–4 years experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English (oral and written).
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician/PA/NP with clerical duties and patient flow.
• Schedule and enter diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Coordinate required testing prior to admission or procedure.
• Arrange types and distribute surgery schedule.
• Enter orders and schedule appointments in PMS/EHR; manage referrals.
• Communicate issues to Supervisor/Manager promptly; maintain safety.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification Required

Heart saver certification required

2-4 years experience preferred

Ability to communicate in English (oral and written)

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

Tools

EHR

Practice Management System (PMS)

Job description

Summit Health Management is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Assistant to support physicians, PAs and NPs with clerical duties, patient flow, and ordered procedures. You will coordinate testing, document vitals and allergies in EHR, and ensure all forms are completed for admissions or procedures.

The role requires 2–4 years of experience, strong English communication, and solid interpersonal and organizational skills, plus knowledge of medical terminology.