Patient Care Technician (Part-Time) - Vital Signs & Lab Prep

Atlantic Health System; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Totowa, NJ is seeking a Part-Time Medical Assistant to provide general direct and indirect patient care under physician supervision.

The role involves greeting patients, scheduling, taking vital signs, phlebotomy, coordinating with the care team, and basic clerical tasks. Shifts vary Monday to Friday 8a-4p, 9a-5p or 10a-6p.

Join a collaborative team focused on delivering excellent patient care in a busy primary care setting.

Qualifications

• Performs phlebotomy daily and handles specimen collection with physician supervision.
• Operates POCT devices for rapid tests as part of routine care.
• Administers basic clinical tasks and vital signs measurements under supervision.
• Maintains clean and prepared examination rooms and supports referral processes.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and schedule appointments as needed.
• Take and record vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse).
• Assist physicians with examinations and clinical tasks.
• Collect and prepare laboratory samples and perform phlebotomy daily.
• Perform POCT, urinalysis, and glucose testing as required.
• Record EKGs and ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital signs collection

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Active listening

Tools

EKG

POCT devices

Specimen collection equipment

Job description

Atlantic Health System in Totowa, NJ is seeking a Part-Time Medical Assistant to provide general direct and indirect patient care under physician supervision.

The role involves greeting patients, scheduling, taking vital signs, phlebotomy, coordinating with the care team, and basic clerical tasks. Shifts vary Monday to Friday 8a-4p, 9a-5p or 10a-6p.

Join a collaborative team focused on delivering excellent patient care in a busy primary care setting.