Medical Assistant - Per Diem

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Free onsite parking

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System is seeking a per diem Medical Assistant for the Lakewood, NJ area. The role involves assisting with ambulatory patient arrivals, monitoring vital signs, and providing direct patient care under the supervision of providers.

You will handle blood specimen procurement, administer medications, and support the care team across patient sessions. The position requires completion of a Medical Assistant certificate program and BLS certification at the time of hire.

Qualifications

• Completion of Medical Assistant certificate program.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, family members and care team in writing and verbally.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist ambulatory patients during sessions and arrivals.
• Monitor basic physiological parameters and provide direct patient care as appropriate by session and patient age.
• Administer medications per guidelines and maintain readiness of exam rooms and supplies.
• Support providers with patient-related tasks and appointment scheduling.
• Maintain knowledge of emergency procedures and report urgent information as it occurs.

Skills

Medical assisting

Patient care

Communication

BLS certification

Education

Medical Assistant certificate

BLS Certification

Job description

CCG-Multispecialty Lakewood

The Medical Assistant - Per Diem will:

• Assist with the ambulatory patient’s arrival during a patient session.
• Monitor basic physiological parameters.
• Provide direct patient care in accordance with the procedures of the various patient sessions and as appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
• Demonstrate proficiency and understanding of blood specimen procurement within scope of practice.
• Administer medications in accordance with established guidelines.
• Demonstrate competency in performing all procedures within scope of practice and requirements of position as appropriate to the age of the patients, their growth and development.
• Provide continuous support to provider for all patient related tasks.
• Telephone and Appointment scheduling.
• Be knowledgeable of emergency procedures.
• Be responsible for maintaining exam rooms, utility rooms, and supply carts in a clean and orderly condition and ascertaining that all are supplied appropriately and that equipment is maintained.
• Report all necessary information and/or unusual occurrences of an urgent nature as they develop.

Requirements

• Knowledge of standard Precautions, body mechanics, and patient care procedures acquired through completion of Medical Assistant certificate program.
• Work requires the ability to communicate, interpret and respond verbally and in writing to or for patients, family members, and patient care team members in order to document completion of patient care tasks on patient chart; to communicate patient need to appropriate care provided; to support patient education; and to facilitate team goals and effectiveness.
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant required at time of hire.
• BLS Certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association.

Salary Range

22.00 - 28.50 USD

We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.

The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.

Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.

You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's .