Medical Assistant

Saint Peter's Healthcare System•Lakewood, NJ

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports ambulatory patient sessions by assisting patients on arrival, monitoring basic physiological parameters, and providing direct patient care in accordance with session procedures and the ages, growth, and development of the patients served. The role includes obtaining blood specimens within scope of practice, administering medications under established guidelines, and performing other procedures within the position’s scope and requirements. The Medical Assistant provides ongoing support to providers, schedules telephone appointments, and remains knowledgeable about emergency procedures. The role also involves keeping exam rooms, utility rooms, and supply carts clean, orderly, appropriately stocked, and maintaining equipment. The Medical Assistant reports necessary information and urgent or unusual occurrences as they arise.

Requirements

Completion of a Medical Assistant certificate program, including knowledge of standard precautions, body mechanics, and patient care procedures.
Ability to communicate, interpret, and respond verbally and in writing to or for patients, family members, and patient care team members.
Ability to document completion of patient care tasks in patient charts, communicate patient needs to appropriate care providers, support patient education, and facilitate team goals and effectiveness.
Certified or Registered Medical Assistant required.
BLS Certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Assist ambulatory patients upon arrival during patient sessions.
Monitor basic physiological parameters.
Provide direct patient care in accordance with session procedures and the ages of patients served.
Obtain blood specimens within scope of practice.
Administer medications in accordance with established guidelines.
Perform procedures within scope of practice and position requirements, appropriate to patients’ ages, growth, and development.
Provide continuous support to providers for patient-related tasks.
Handle telephone and appointment scheduling.
Maintain knowledge of emergency procedures.
Keep exam rooms, utility rooms, and supply carts clean, orderly, and appropriately supplied, and ensure equipment is maintained.
Report necessary information and urgent or unusual occurrences as they develop.