Medical Assistant- Full-Time

About the role

Welcome to Holy Name, a medical center where innovation is not just a goal — it's a commitment. Here, medical excellence thrives, allowing hope to reign supreme and leaving no room for fear. At our hospital, every patient is cared for with undivided attention — because healing every soul is our sole focus. Holy Name is New Jersey's only independent Catholic health system, comprising a 361-bed acute care hospital, a renowned cancer center, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a residential hospice, a prestigious nursing school, and an extensive physician network. Healing at Holy Name goes beyond medicine and technology – it is infused with faith, conviction, compassion, and a commitment to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals through a variety of residency and educational programs. Our mission to provide care for the body, mind, and soul spans education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and overall wellness. This is at the core of who we are and what we do, and we've done it this way across generations, every single day, for nearly 100 years. Every innovation, medical breakthrough, and groundbreaking treatment is powered by some of the best minds in medicine, ensuring nothing is left on the table or the road to recovery.

A Brief Overview: Functions as a member of the Practice Management team working in different physicians offices providing both Front and Back Office Clerical and Clinical services.

Responsibilities

• Performs all medical procedures necessary (e.g., venipunctures, vital signs, and EKGs) on all patients as required.
• Explains testing procedure to patient prior to test.
• Receives specimens from patients.
• Manually documents information required for patients’ specimens and tests completed, in various ancillary department medical records.
• Visually reviews test results for completion and abnormalities.
• Schedules and registers patients in the doctor’s office, answers telephones, meets and greets patients, and assists physicians in all other matters pertaining to the physician’s office.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Graduate or equivalent required
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program required

Experience

• Minimum of two or three years’ hospital or physician’s office experience required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of venipuncture and EKG (High proficiency)
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology (High proficiency)
• Ability to work independently (Medium proficiency)
• Good communication skills and telephone techniques (High proficiency)
• Thorough knowledge of ancillary testing procedures (High proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)–AAMA certification must be obtained within 90 days required

Benefits

Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life.

• Low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions
• Dental and vision plans
• Discounted prescriptions
• Access to on-site child care
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending accounts
• Legal and voluntary coverage options
• Life insurance
• Free on-site parking

Pay

Pay Range: $22.50/hour – $27.00/hour

Final base compensation is determined based on factors such as employment status (full-time, part-time, or per diem), skills, education, and/or experience. Pay equity and internal equity of current team members are also considered.

Schedule

Positions available for full-time, part-time, or per diem employment.