Surgical Medical Assistant – Growth, Tuition & Benefits

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System; Monroe (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System in New Jersey seeks a Medical Assistant for the General and Vascular Surgery department. You will assist with ambulatory patient arrivals, monitor vital signs, and provide direct patient care within the scope of practice for age-appropriate patients.

Responsibilities include blood specimen collection, medication administration, supporting the provider, maintaining exam rooms, and scheduling telephone and appointment requests.

Qualifications

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant required.
• BLS Certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association.
• Knowledge of standard Precautions and patient care procedures.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with patients and care team.

Responsibilities

• Assist ambulatory patient arrivals during sessions.
• Monitor basic physiological parameters.
• Provide direct patient care within scope of practice and age-appropriate.
• Demonstrate proficiency in blood specimen procurement within scope of practice.
• Administer medications in accordance with guidelines.
• Support provider for patient-related tasks.
• Telephone and Appointment scheduling.
• Maintain exam rooms, utility rooms, and supply carts.
• Report urgent information and unusual occurrences as they develop.
• Be knowledgeable of emergency procedures.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Documentation

Team support

Education

Medical Assistant certificate

Job description

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System in New Jersey seeks a Medical Assistant for the General and Vascular Surgery department. You will assist with ambulatory patient arrivals, monitor vital signs, and provide direct patient care within the scope of practice for age-appropriate patients.

Responsibilities include blood specimen collection, medication administration, supporting the provider, maintaining exam rooms, and scheduling telephone and appointment requests.