Medical Assistant - Primary Care - Physician Practice

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Bayside Beach (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians with patient care in a busy clinical setting.

Required: high school diploma or GED, strong communication, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and knowledge of data entry; favorable if you have 2-3 years MA experience and AHA BLS HCP certification.

Certified Phlebotomy Technician is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with varying populations.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of computerized processes and data entry procedures.
• Minimum 2–3 years experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Responsibilities

• The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting physicians with all patient care.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced environment

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma / GED

GED equivalent programs

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