"Medical Services Assistant"

Position Summary

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Medical Services Assistant for the Medicine Department within New Jersey Medical School.

The Medical Services Assistant (MSA) is to provide medical assistance to nurses and physicians in the overall care of patients, including technical procedures such as phlebotomy and intramuscular and subcutaneous injections. The MSA functions under the direct supervision and authority of the physician when performing clinical tasks during patient care.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Participates in the care of the patient, under the direct supervision of the Physician and in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• In close partnership with health care team, assures smooth and efficient patient flow and clinical operation.
• Identifies self-learning needs related to job description and seeks out appropriate resources to meet learning needs.
• Performs various administrative office procedures.
• Maintains a high level of professional responsibility and performance.
• Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

Minimum Education and Experience

Graduation of a post-secondary medical assisting education program accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing.
• No special vision requirements.
• Must be able to lift or exert force up to ten (10) pounds.
• Assists with transportation services in the clinic.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office environment.
• Moderate noise.
• Occasional (less than 1/3 of time) exposure to blood-borne pathogens that requires use of personal protective equipment.

Salary

A minimum of $26.39 per hour.

City: Newark
State: NJ
Internal Number: 259128
Posting Number: 25ST1879