Hackensack Meridian Health·Woodbridge Township, New Jersey
The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting physicians with patient care, including recording vital signs, patient history, and performing clinical procedures like phlebotomy. They also maintain office supplies, ensure OSHA compliance, and provide patient education regarding treatments and medications.
Overview Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.
At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed.
With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members.
Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning.
It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.
Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Medical Assistant is responsible for ensuring that they assist physicians with all patient care.
Schedule is Tues/Thurs/Fri 8:30a-5p.
Will go to Avenel office on Tues/Fri and South Amboy on Thursdays
A day in the life of a Medical Assistant at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: Measuring and recording vital signs Recording patient interview, history and chief complaint. Providing patient education with regards to office policies, medications, management of diseased, home treatments and special diets. Assisting the physician with exams and minor office surgery. Preparing patients for examinations and performing routine screening tests. Change dressings, applying bandages, removing sutures and other first aid procedures. Using CPR skills when required. Maintaining supplies, equipment, stocking, and sterilization of instruments Practice OSHA safety standards. Performing accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times. May triage patient phone calls/review prescriptions with patient as directed by physician Perform other duties as assigned which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances Perform Phlebotomy Other duties and/or projects as assigned. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior. Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 1 hour a day.
Qualifications: Education,
Required: High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs. Excellent communication skills Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with varying populations Ability to work in a fast paced environment Knowledge of computerized processes and data entry procedures Education,
Preferred: Minimum 2-3 years experience as a Medical Assistant preferred Licenses and Certifications Required: AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. Licenses and Certifications Preferred: Certified Phlebotomy Technician If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! Starting Minimum Rate Minimum rate of $21.70 Hourly Job Posting Disclosure HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and possess excellent communication skills. A minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a Medical Assistant and an AHA Basic Health Care Life Support certification are preferred.
Market context
In New Jersey, primary care practices commonly look for Medical Assistants who can support patient flow, rooming, vitals, phlebotomy, and front-to-back office coordination. This role is competitive because employers often prefer candidates with prior Medical Assistant experience, AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP certification, and a phlebotomy credential, alongside core benefits such as health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement options. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and highlight any hands-on primary care or blood draw experience in your application.
