Medical Assistant - Primary Care - Physician Practice

Hackensack Meridian Health; Forked River (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is currently seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians with patient care and vital signs in a clinical setting. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, patient education, and collaboration with healthcare teams.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Employment offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of computerized processes and data entry procedures.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record vital signs.
• Assist physicians with patient care.
• Prepare patients for examinations and screening tests.
• Perform phlebotomy as needed.
• May triage calls and review prescriptions.
• Maintain supplies and Sterilization of instruments.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced environment

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

A day in the life of a Medical Assistant at Hackensack Meridian Health includes

• Measuring and recording vital signs
• Recording patient interview, history and chief complaint.
• Providing patient education with regards to office policies, medications, management of diseased, home treatments and special diets.
• Assisting the physician with exams and minor office surgery.
• Preparing patients for examinations and performing routine screening tests.
• Change dressings, applying bandages, removing sutures and other first aid procedures.
• Using CPR skills when required.
• Maintaining supplies, equipment, stocking, and sterilization of instruments
• Practice OSHA safety standards.
• Performing accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
• May triage patient phone calls/review prescriptions with patient as directed by physician
• Perform other duties as assigned which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances
• Perform Phlebotomy
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 1 hour a day.

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

Minimum rate of $21.70 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to Labor Market Data Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.