Medical Services Assistant (Multiple Vacancies)

Recruitment/Posting Title Medical Services Assistant (Multiple Vacancies) Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient Services Department Clinic Management Overview

New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Medical Services Assistant for the Clinical Practice locations at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

The Medical Services Assistant performs routine clinical tasks and related administrative tasks as assigned to support effective and efficient office operations.

Creates and maintains health record information, files and organizes as needed. * Communicates with patients and other providers per the instruction of the overseeing physician or health practitioner. * Performs clinical tasks such as blood draws, EKGs, hearing and vision screens, urinalysis, and blood glucose testing. * Prepares patient exam rooms, arranges instruments and equipment, and ensures a neat and sanitary environment. * Performs and documents patient-related tasks such as rooms patients, verifies patient information, confirms purpose of visit, obtains and records vitals signs and updates medical history. * Supports practice needs with clerical tasks such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, collecting co-pays, preparing lab requests.

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage * Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs * Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options * Life insurance coverage * Position Status Full Time Working Hours 40 Standard Hours 40.00 Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description Teamsters 97 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility PERS

At least one (1) year of relevant experience required, preferably in a medical office setting.

Meets the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners definition of a "certified medical assistant" as outlined in NJAC 13:35-6.4(a)2.

Knowledge of medical terminology is required. * Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred; completion of medical interpreter training course preferred.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

* Moderate noise environment with some exposure (less than 1/3 of the time) to blood borne pathogens requiring the use of personal protective equipment; Able to travel to provide coverage at "off-site" practices as needed.

Posting Number 25ST2346 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick City New Brunswick State NJ Location Details

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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* * Do you meet the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners definition of a "certified medical assistant" as outlined in NJAC 13:35-6.4(a)2? * Applicant Documents

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