Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is looking to add a qualified Per Diem Medical Assistant in Somerville, NJ.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Completion of a formal nurse assistance training program
• At least six months experience
• Excellent communication skills, leadership, time management and problem-solving skills 

Preferred:

• Venipuncture/EKG preferred

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Certified Medical Assistant Certification
• BLS Certification

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift 
• Per Diem Schedule

Essential Functions:

• Delivers care to patients with empathy and in a caring manner.
• Interacts well with patients' family members.
• Proactive in informing appropriate personnel of patient issues and actively obtaining information if not readily available.
• Performs procedures with ease and understands the patients' needs.
• Assess patient pain level at each visit.
• Performs injections with no assistance.
• Can be relied on for proper labeling of patient’s specimens.
• Can enter and obtain labs /US/ xrays with no assistance.
• Will stock and clean rooms on a daily basis.
• Can work independently when asked and get any job done in a timely manner.
• Accepts role as a preceptor to new employees.
• Works with others to form a plan of care and good outcome for the patients.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer