Medical Assistant

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Medical Assistant (2) Positions

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support

Department
SHP-Physician Asst Studies

Overview

New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary

Rutgers School of Health Professions (SHP) is seeking Medical Assistants to work in the Physician Assistant Studies Department.

Medical Assistants play a key role in the HOPE Clinic, greeting patients, prepping them for exams, and verifying medical information. Responsibilities include preparing supplies and equipment for medical appointments, and assisting medical staff with lab specimen preparation, taking patient vitals, performing blood draws, conducting basic lab tests, and calling in prescriptions to pharmacies.

This role also includes maintaining patient records and managing the clinic's supply inventory, including ordering supplies and verifying deliveries. Under the direction of medical staff, Medical Assistants provide patient education and instructions, and answer patient questions.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.
• Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes; helping them to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
• Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations by performing tasks such as: preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies; drawing blood; taking electrocardiograms.
• Educates patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions; answering questions with clinician input.
• Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
• Adheres to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements

FLSA
Nonexempt

Grade
99H

Salary Details

Minimum Salary
27.30

Mid Range Salary
27.30

Maximum Salary
27.30

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status
Per Diem

Working Hours
8hrs/week

Standard Hours
1.00

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description
Teamster Per Diem

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility
None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Completion of an accredited Certified Medical Assistant program required.
• LPN or RN may also apply for this position.
• One (1) year of clinical experience required.
• CPR Certification required.

Certifications/Licenses

• CPR Certification required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal communication, organizational skills, professionalism, customer focus, familiarity with HIPAA compliance, excellent bedside manner, teamwork skills and the ability to create a safe, effective environment required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Medical Spanish, Preferred.
• Experience with supply management, infection control, and scheduling preferred.
• Phlebotomy preferred.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking, hearing.
• Must be able to lift or exert force up to ten (10) pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Clinic environment. Moderate noise.

Special Conditions

Hiring for (Mondays)8:30am -5:00pm

Posting Details

Posting Number
25ST2469

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus
Off Campus

City
Plainfield

State
NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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