Saint Peter’s Healthcare System
Medical Assistant
Location:
New Brunswick, NJ
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Medical Assistant
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Saint Peter’s Healthcare System .
Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care following patient-specific needs.
Provide reception services including greeting patients, registration, telephone encounters, and appointment scheduling.
Be responsible for maintaining exam rooms, utility rooms, and supply carts in a clean and orderly condition, ensuring all are supplied appropriately and equipment is maintained.
Engage in effective communication with all staff to ensure smooth operations, problem‑solving, and enhanced team interactions.
Administer medications in accordance with established guidelines.
Demonstrate proficiency and understanding of blood specimen procurement within the scope of practice, correctly identifying patients undergoing phlebotomy and labeling specimens per established policies and procedures.
Assist in office procedures such as hemorrhoid banding, pelvic exam, pap smear, and ear irrigation.
Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures as documented through review or observed in an actual emergency; notify the Manager of all unusual urgent occurrences as they develop.
Qualifications
Knowledge of standard Precautions, body mechanics, and patient care procedures acquired through completion of a Medical Assistant certificate program.
Ability to communicate, interpret, and respond verbally and in writing to patients, family members, and the care team, and to document patient care tasks on the chart; support patient education; facilitate team goals and effectiveness.
Certified or Registered Medical Assistant required within 90 days of hire.
BLS Certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association.
Compensation Salary Range: 22.00 – 28.50 USD per hour.
We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job‑related work experience, internal equity, and industry‑specific market data. Some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.
Benefits Saint Peter’s offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back‑up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards. You can also pursue a fully paid tuition program or generous tuition assistance. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter’s.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
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New Brunswick, NJ
Join to apply for the
Medical Assistant
role at
Saint Peter’s Healthcare System .
Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care following patient-specific needs.
Provide reception services including greeting patients, registration, telephone encounters, and appointment scheduling.
Be responsible for maintaining exam rooms, utility rooms, and supply carts in a clean and orderly condition, ensuring all are supplied appropriately and equipment is maintained.
Engage in effective communication with all staff to ensure smooth operations, problem‑solving, and enhanced team interactions.
Administer medications in accordance with established guidelines.
Demonstrate proficiency and understanding of blood specimen procurement within the scope of practice, correctly identifying patients undergoing phlebotomy and labeling specimens per established policies and procedures.
Assist in office procedures such as hemorrhoid banding, pelvic exam, pap smear, and ear irrigation.
Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures as documented through review or observed in an actual emergency; notify the Manager of all unusual urgent occurrences as they develop.
Qualifications
Knowledge of standard Precautions, body mechanics, and patient care procedures acquired through completion of a Medical Assistant certificate program.
Ability to communicate, interpret, and respond verbally and in writing to patients, family members, and the care team, and to document patient care tasks on the chart; support patient education; facilitate team goals and effectiveness.
Certified or Registered Medical Assistant required within 90 days of hire.
BLS Certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association.
Compensation Salary Range: 22.00 – 28.50 USD per hour.
We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job‑related work experience, internal equity, and industry‑specific market data. Some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.
Benefits Saint Peter’s offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back‑up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards. You can also pursue a fully paid tuition program or generous tuition assistance. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter’s.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Referral Opportunities Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Saint Peter’s Healthcare System by 2x.
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