MEDICAL PRACTICE ASST

About Us Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings. About Us Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings. Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers. The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with Advanced Recovery Systems. Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years. More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore. Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more. 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 medical providers and ambulatory professional development team in coordination with office management. 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. 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 medical providers and ambulatory professional development team in coordination with office management. 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 many administrative duties in various ambulatory settings, including but not limited to rooming functionality and documentation including but not limited to vitals, pain, reason for visit, review of medications, social, surgical, family, and medical history. Completes work in the EMR in-baskets and telephone communication, Mychart messaging and documents in medical record. Obtains reports, results, and medical records. Completes insurance and/or disability forms, precertification and/or authorizations, point of care testing, transcribing orders, or order entry (protocol). May be assigned to assist with bump lists, wait lists and appropriate WQs. 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 including physician office visits, imaging, and lab post-visit and during patient outreach. Performs and documents in a timely and efficient manner patient outreach and call backs for messages received in pool, MyChart messaging and confirmation calls. May administer vaccines and documents appropriately and in accordance with established policies. May collect specimens and handles per establish protocols including proper labeling and safety handling. Assists physicians/providers with monitoring and reporting lab results. File all reports, labs, radiology reports and miscellaneous correspondence in EMR and attaches results to appropriate orders. May obtain prior authorization for medications, procedures, and testing. 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 standards in daily operations. Requires flexibility and the ability to multitask in a face paced environment and adjust to the patient volume. May be asked to work at other Ambulatory offices based on volume. Other duties as assigned by the manager. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr