Medical Assistant

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Pediatric Health Center

Req #: 0000244002

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $20.99 - $26.32 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Certified Medical Assistant performs routine clinical and clerical task under the direction of the program director and manager, physician or other health practitioner. Clinical duties may include taking and reporting vital signs, medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, processing prescription refills and assist with minor procedures as directed by physician or health practitioner. Clerical duties may include answering office phones, making patient appointments, reviewing charge orders, in all hospital/physician financial systems.

Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Medical Assistant Certification Preferred.
• BLS
• Bilingual Preferred
• 1-2 years of pediatric experience

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

• Full-Time
• Days
• 9am-5pm

Essential Functions:

• Inputs data as needed or directed and accurately
• Interacts with patients and handles patient inquiries in a professional manner. Responds to inquiry or passes to the appropriate staff member for follow up
• Prepares and maintains patient medical records in a neat and orderly manner according to department protocol
• Takes patient vital signs and document in patient record.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer