Clinical Practice Specialist-Medical Assistant
Cooper Norcross University Hospital
- Location
- Onsite (Camden, NJ)
- Compensation
- $21 - $33/hr
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Cooper Norcross Health is a leading academic health system in New Jersey with nearly 14,000 team members and multiple hospitals. The Clinical Practice Specialist performs clinical and administrative duties in ambulatory settings, assisting providers with patient care and maintaining regulatory standards.
Skills
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About Us
Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with Advanced Recovery Systems.Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more
Short Description
Responsible for performing a variety of duties in various ambulatory settings, including primary, multi-specialty, specialty practices. May be involved in both the clinical and administrative areas including assisting providers with patient care, and handling clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinical services.Maintains working knowledge of regulatory standards and is accountable to sustain these standards in daily operations.Clinical direction, oversight and competency review is provided by medical providers and ambulatory professional development team in coordination with office management.Experience Required
Minimum one year of recent healthcare experience preferred. Preferred evidence of externship completed in a medical office.
Electrocardiogram (EKG), vital signs, venipuncture, capillary, and injection experience.
Electronic health record experience preferred.
Excellent organizational, written/verbal communication and teamwork skills.
Outstanding patient experience skills.
Education Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
License/Certification Requirements
• Graduate of a post-secondary medical assisting education program accredited by NJAC(13:35-6.4) approved certifying body AND current certification from a recognized certifying board approved by NJ Board of Medical Examiners. A complete and current listing is available in the Human Resource Department.• Current BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association