Medical Assistant /MA

Pascack Valley Medical Center

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Westwood, New Jersey

In Person

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Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant provides superior patient care and performs administrative and delegated clinical tasks. They support patients in a clinic-based environment as part of a care team led by a physician or advanced practice provider.

Qualifications

We are looking for a full-time Medical Assistant to provide excellent patient care in a clinic environment. Key requirements include a high school diploma or GED, basic EMR and Microsoft Office skills, and BLS certification. Preferred qualifications include an Associate's degree, graduation from an accredited medical assistant program, and prior experience in a clinic or hospital setting.

Job Description

Overview

Join our team as a variable shift, full-time, Medical Assistant (MA) in Emerson, NJ. 

Why Join Us? 

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better 

  • Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
  • People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
  • Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
  • Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

Get to Know Your Team: 

  • Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant:


Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant provides superior patient care and performs administrative and delegated clinical tasks that support patients in a clinic-based environment as part of a care team led by the physician and/or advanced practice provider.


Qualifications

Job Requirements: 

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.

  • Basic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Microsoft Office knowledge.

  • BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements:  

  • Associate’s degree.

  • Graduated from an accredited medical assistant/medical technologist school/program.

  • Prior experience in a clinic or hospital setting supporting patient care.

  • Current national certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.

Pascack Valley Medical Center

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a full service 128-bed hospital that serves the Pascack Valley and Northern Valley communities of northern New Jersey. With a caliber of care that is consistent with Hackensack Meridian’s world-class standard, this state-of-the art healthcare facility features fully renovated and brand new private patient rooms.
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