Certified Medical Assistant
Cooper University Hospital
- Location
- Onsite (Cape May Court House, NJ)
- Compensation
- $19 - $26/hr
- Level
- Entry Level
About the Role
Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system in South Jersey providing comprehensive primary, specialty, and urgent care services. The Certified Medical Assistant role supports clinical operations by preparing patients, documenting vital signs, performing EKGs, and assisting providers with minor procedures.
Skills
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Retirement plan
Perks
- On-site early education center
Full job details
About Us
Cooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional; three urgent care facilities; nearly 30 primary care and specialty care offices in multiple locations throughout Cape May County; The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional; the Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper, Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care, lab, and physical therapy services. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part time employees a comprehensive employee benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, on-site Early Education Center (employee discount), attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.
Short Description
- Responsible for setting up the patient in the exam room
- Perform and Document:
- Vital signs (manual BPs),
- EKGs,
- Reconciliation of medications
- Reason for visit, health care concern
- Interview/Discuss with patient changes in patient’s health since last visit
- Assist the provider with minor surgical procedures
- Prepare appropriate medications for injections
- Responsible for phone messages, faxes, and Medical Reception responsibilities as needed
- Knowledge of medical insurance terminology, computer skills for scheduling and familiarity of general office procedures and equipment
Education Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
License/Certification Requirements
- Certified Medical Assistant