American Orthopedic Partn·Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support, including rooming patients and assisting healthcare providers during examinations. Key duties include drawing blood, maintaining examination rooms, and managing medical equipment and supplies.
The Medical Assistant will provide support by performing various clinical and administrative tasks. This role involves direct patient care and requires the ability to draw blood and perform physical tasks, including bending, squatting, lifting, and carrying. MUST BE ABLE TO TRAVEL TO: CHERRY HILL, DEPTFORD, ELMER, MULLICA HILL, SEWELL, WEST DEPTFORD, AND VINELAND FOR COVERAGE AS NEEDED. Core responsibilities include:
● Room patients by greeting them professionally and ensuring they feel comfortable
● Assist healthcare providers during patient examinations and procedures
● Must be very experienced in drawing blood. Experience with PRP equipment preferred.
● Prepare and maintain examination rooms, ensuring they are clean and stocked with necessary supplies
● Assist patients with mobility and provide support as needed during examinations
● Handle and transport medical equipment and supplies, requiring lifting and carrying of items up to 50 lbs.
● Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs.
● Ability to bend and squat to assist patients and access supplies
● Physical stamina to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks
● Assist healthcare providers with facilitating all orders including physical therapy scripts/labs/drug testing protocols
● Suture/staple removal
● Casting assistance (training provided)
● Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations
● Provide excellent patient care and ensure a positive experience for all patients
● Other duties as assigned by management
Required Skills & Experience
● High school diploma or equivalent
● Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, or similar)
● Medical Assistant experience required (1 year preferred)
● Candidate should be familiar with working with an EMR (Opening up patient charts, scanning and uploading documents, etc.)
● Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
● Proficient in using electronic health records and basic Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. As such, individuals are recruited, hired, assigned, and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Please note that we participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Candidates must have a high school diploma and a Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or similar). Experience with EMR systems and at least one year of medical assistant experience is preferred.
Market context
Medical assistant positions in New Jersey are commonly tied to steady demand in outpatient clinics, physician offices, and specialty practices that need support with patient intake, vitals, scheduling, and basic clinical tasks. These roles are competitive because employers often prefer candidates with an associate degree or relevant experience, and certification such as AMT or AAMA can strengthen your application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and tailor your resume to the specific clinical duties listed.
