Per Diem Medical Assistant – Weekday Patient Care

Saint Peter's Healthcare System; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Peter's Healthcare System is seeking a Medical Assistant for per diem, weekday shifts at CCG-Multispecialty Lakewood. The role supports ambulatory patient flow, monitors vital signs, and assists clinicians with patient care tasks across sessions and ages.

Qualifications include a Medical Assistant certificate, BLS, and strong communication and patient-care abilities. Per diem status offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for professional growth within a robust benefits program.

Qualifications

• Completion of Medical Assistant certificate program.
• Ability to communicate with patients and care team in writing and speech.
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant required at time of hire.
• BLS Certification required by American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ambulatory patient arrival during a patient session.
• Monitor basic physiological parameters.
• Provide direct patient care in accordance with the procedures of the patient sessions and as appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
• Demonstrate proficiency in blood specimen procurement within scope of practice.
• Administer medications in accordance with established guidelines.
• Provide continuous support to the provider for all patient-related tasks.
• Telephone and appointment scheduling.
• Maintain exam rooms, utility rooms, and supply carts in a clean and orderly condition.

Skills

Medical Assistant certificate

BLS Certification

Communication skills

Patient care

Ambulatory care

Education

Medical Assistant certificate program

Job description

Saint Peter's Healthcare System is seeking a Medical Assistant for per diem, weekday shifts at CCG-Multispecialty Lakewood. The role supports ambulatory patient flow, monitors vital signs, and assists clinicians with patient care tasks across sessions and ages.

Qualifications include a Medical Assistant certificate, BLS, and strong communication and patient-care abilities. Per diem status offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for professional growth within a robust benefits program.