Medical Assistant- Primary care/Cardiology- Physician Practice

Hackensack Meridian Health; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians with patient care and maintain clinical workflow.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vital signs, preparing and handling specimens, and ensuring accurate data entry in electronic health records. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in this fast-paced environment.

We offer competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within a collaborative health system.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with varying populations.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of computerized processes and data entry procedures.

Responsibilities

• The Medical Assistant is responsible for ensuring that they assist physicians with all patient care.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interact with diverse populations

Fast-paced environment

Data entry proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (preferred)

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Medical Assistant is responsible for ensuring that they assist physicians with all patient care.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with varying populations
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Knowledge of computerized processes and data entry procedures

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Minimum 2-3 years experience as a Medical Assistant preferred

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician