Medical Practice Assistant: Patient Care & Admin Support

Cooper University Health Care; Mantua Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Mantua Township, NJ seeks a Medical Assistant to support ambulatory care teams under physician and nurse supervision. You will greet patients, document vitals, and assist with screening and procedures in a fast-paced setting. This role requires strong customer service, EMR documentation (Epic), and flexibility to work across offices.

A high school diploma or GED and CMA certification with BLS/CPR are preferred. Training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of recent medical assistant experience in ambulatory care.
• EKG, vital signs, venipuncture, injections experience.
• Epic EMR experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and guests using AIDET and provides excellent service.
• Performs clinical duties including vitals, EKG, injections, venipuncture, and specimen collection.
• Documents in EMR and manages in-basket messages and orders.
• Schedules appointments and coordinates follow-ups across care continuum.
• Obtains reports and medical records; handles insurance forms and authorizations.
• May assist with vaccines and patient outreach.

Skills

EKG

Vital signs

Venipuncture

Injection

Capillary

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Tools

Epic

Job description

Cooper University Health Care in Mantua Township, NJ seeks a Medical Assistant to support ambulatory care teams under physician and nurse supervision. You will greet patients, document vitals, and assist with screening and procedures in a fast-paced setting. This role requires strong customer service, EMR documentation (Epic), and flexibility to work across offices.

A high school diploma or GED and CMA certification with BLS/CPR are preferred. Training provided as needed.