Saint Peters Healthcare System·New Brunswick, New Jersey
The Clinical Assistant performs essential clinical duties, assists with medical procedures, and ensures patient safety within the Department of Pediatrics. They also manage administrative tasks, maintain department orderliness, and facilitate the transport of medical specimens and supplies.
Complete required clinical duties when patient is seen at time of visit. Set up and assists as necessary with procedures and coordinates any special testing or procedures. Track patient results in accordance with the practice criteria. Be knowledgeable of emergency procedures. Verbalize knowledge of location and use of emergency equipment and able to demonstrate procedures to assure patient safety in emergent situations and disaster plan. Ensures smooth flow of Department by maintaining orderliness. Provide for patient safety. Report all necessary information and/or unusual occurrences in accordance with documented policy and procedure. Participate in Quality Assurance activities, including implementation of changes based on QA or nationally recognized recommendations. Assist with front desk duties prepares charts, file, answers phones, make appointments when clinical duties are complete, or when asked by manager. Develop and maintains good human relations skills. Transport medications, blood products, specimen and urine samples to and from the Pharmacy, Blood Bank, Lab and Infusion Center. Properly prepare the waste for Stericycle pickup. Order food for patients in Cater track and orders medical supplies in McKesson. Log all temperatures for the blanket warmer and medication refrigerator and reports all discrepancies to the manager. Keep the patient area sanitized by cleaning the IV pumps and chairs between patients. Assist the nurses with the overall care of the patients.
Medical terminology and data entry experience. Successful completion of Nursing Assistant training or Certified Medical Assistant training. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
20.00 - 26.50 USD We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials. The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status. Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards. You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.
Market context
In New Jersey, clinical assistant openings are often tied to busy physician practices and outpatient settings, with women’s healthcare experience frequently standing out in applicant pools. This role is competitive because employers may prefer candidates with recent medical assistant experience, relevant certification, and comfort using Microsoft Office. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then tailor your application to highlight phlebotomy or women’s health experience.
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