MEDICAL PRACTICE ASST PRN

Cooper Norcross Health; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care is seeking a nonexempt Medical Assistant to support physicians, providers and registered nurses in ambulatory settings. You will greet patients, provide service with AIDET, and coordinate care including vital signs, EKGs, and medication reconciliation.

The role involves assisting with minor procedures, preparing injections, and managing phone messages and scheduling. High school diploma and CMA certification are required to ensure competency and quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Medical Assistant certification required.
• Excellent patient service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up patient in the exam room.
• Record vital signs including manual BP and EKGs.
• Document medication reconciliations and reasons for visit.
• Assist the provider with minor surgical procedures.
• Prepare medications for injections.
• Handle phone messages, faxes, and general reception tasks.

Skills

Vital signs

EKGs

Medication reconciliation

Interview with patient

Assist provider

Injections

Phone messages

Scheduling

Medical terminology

Office computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant

Tools

Scheduling software

Medical office equipment

Job description

About Cooper University Health Care

Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

About Us

About Cooper University Health Care

Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital in Camden.

Cooper University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 trauma center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for six years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper’s facilities annually. Cooper’s ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.

Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

A nonexempt position responsible for the medical assistant care under the supervision of physicians, providers and/or registered nurse(s) in various ambulatory settings. Clinical direction, oversight and competency review is provided by medical providers and ambulatory professional development team in coordination with office management. Greets patients and guests utilizing AIDET and provides excellent service experience. Provides patient support and keeps informed of delays. Takes appropriate action including offering alternatives.

• Responsible for setting up the patient in the exam room
• Perform and Document:
• Vital signs (manual BPs),
• EKGs,
• Reconciliation of medications
• Reason for visit, health care concern
• Interview/Discuss with patient changes in patient’s health since last visit
• Assist the provider with minor surgical procedures
• Prepare appropriate medications for injections
• Responsible for phone messages, faxes, and Medical Reception responsibilities as needed
• Knowledge of medical insurance terminology, computer skills for scheduling and familiarity of general office procedures and equipment
  

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

License/Certification Requirements

• Certified Medical Assistant