Per Diem Medical Assistant - Day Shift, Patient Care

Prime Healthcare; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Michael's Medical Center in Newark, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Per Diem Medical Assistant to support physicians and care teams. You will handle patient care assistance, clerical tasks, appointment scheduling, chart management, and patient information delivery, projecting a helpful, professional image.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, medical assistant certification, current BLS, and at least one year in a public-facing health care role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required or relevant experience.
• Medical Assistant Certification required.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire.
• Minimum one year work experience in public contact job.
• Work experience in health care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care, clerical, environmental and organization tasks.
• Schedule appointments and manage charts.
• Provide information to patients to help them use clinic services.
• Convey a positive image of the organization.

Skills

Medical communication

Patient interaction

Clerical tasks

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

BLS (AHA) certification

Tools

None

Job description

Saint Michael's Medical Center in Newark, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Per Diem Medical Assistant to support physicians and care teams. You will handle patient care assistance, clerical tasks, appointment scheduling, chart management, and patient information delivery, projecting a helpful, professional image.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, medical assistant certification, current BLS, and at least one year in a public-facing health care role.