About Us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to its employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

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Short Description

A nonexempt position responsible for the medical assistant care under the supervision of physicians, providers and/or registered nurse(s) in various ambulatory settings. Clinical direction, oversight and competency review is provided by MSC Nursing leadership.

• Greets patients and guests utilizing AIDET and provides excellent service experience. 
• Provides patient support and keeps informed of delays.
• Takes appropriate action including offering alternatives.
• Accurately and efficiently performs vitals, pain, reason for visit,
• Completes work in the EMR in-baskets and telephone communication, Mychart messaging and documents in medical record. 
• Completes point of care testing,
• Responsible for assisting with admission of patient and discharge, transporting to discharge area and room turnover, cleaning equipment, inventory, collaborating with all members of the MSC surgery center
• May make appointments, including follow-up appointments for patients in a high customer service environment in an efficient and timely manner across the healthcare continuum.
• May collect specimens and handles per establish protocols including proper labeling and safety handling. 
• Assists physicians/providers, PAT, SS and PSR’s
• Successfully communicates with multidisciplinary team members and patients upholding our Mission, Vision and Values and adhering to Code of Ethical conduct. 
• Maintains working knowledge of regulatory standards and is accountable to sustain these.
• May be involved in both the clinical and administrative areas including assisting providers with patient care, and handling clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks.
• Clinical direction, oversight and competency review is provided Moorestown surgical services leadership team.

Experience Required

• Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant and/or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office.
• Electrocardiogram (EKG), vital signs, venipuncture, capillary, and injection experience.
• Epic experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational, written/verbal communication and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated performance of excellent customer service skills.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

License/Certification Requirements

• Graduate of a post-secondary medical assisting education program accredited by NJAC(13:35-6.4) approved certifying body AND current certification from a recognized certifying board approved by NJ Board of Medical Examiners. A complete and current listing is available in the Human Resource Department.
• Current BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association.