MEDICAL PRACTICE ASST

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team in Camden. This role involves providing essential support in both clinical and administrative areas, ensuring patients receive top-notch care. With a focus on teamwork and excellent communication, you will assist providers, manage patient information, and uphold regulatory standards. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive environment, making it an ideal choice for those passionate about healthcare and patient service.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a medical facility as a medical assistant.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program.

Responsibilities

• Perform various duties in ambulatory settings, including patient care and clerical tasks.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory standards in daily operations.

Skills

Patient Care Assistance

Excellent Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Electrocardiogram (EKG)

Venipuncture

Injection Experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Post-Secondary Medical Assisting Education

Tools

Epic

Job description

About Us

AtCooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

A nonexempt position responsible for performing a variety of duties in various ambulatory settings, including primary, multi-specialty, specialty practices. May be involved in both the clinical and administrative areas including assisting providers with patient care, and handling clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinical services.Maintains working knowledge of regulatory standards and is accountable to sustain these standards in daily operations.Clinical direction, oversight and competency review is provided by medical providers and ambulatory professional development team in coordination with office management.

Experience Required

Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant and/or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office.

Electrocardiogram (EKG), vital signs, venipuncture, capillary, and injection experience.

Epic experience preferred.

Excellent organizational, written/verbal communication and teamwork skills.

Demonstrated performance of excellent customer service skills.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

License/Certification Requirements

Graduate of a post-secondary medical assisting education program accredited by NJAC(13:35-6.4) approved certifying body AND current certification from a recognized certifying board approved by NJ Board of Medical Examiners. A complete and current listing is available in the Human Resource Department.

Current BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association.