Medical Services Assistant
Rutgers University
Recruitment/Posting Title Medical Services Assistant Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Administrative Services Department NJMS-Medicine-Infectious Disease 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; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. 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. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Medical Service Assistant for NJMS- Infectious Disease Practice. 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. Demonstrates competency in all skills related to the performance of patient care. Will also assist with receptionist, telephone, and filing duties. The individual displays responsible behaviors, communicates effectively to others and functions as a member of the healthcare team. Maintains an inventory of examination/procedure room supplies, assists in the organization of efficient patient flow, and organizes the clinic environment to assure patient safety. Demonstrates problem-solving skills as they relate to patient care activities, provides guidance for and acts as a role model for medical assistants in the clinical area.
Among the key duties of this position are the following: Under clinical supervision, performs delegated procedures common to the specialty area in a safe, effective, and efficient manner according to clinical practice policy and procedures. b. Performs telephone and in-person screenings. Obtains and records patient’s vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, weight, and height. Reports screening findings to practitioner, and records on appropriate documentation forms in a timely manner. Obtains additional data from patient and significant other based on initial data collection. Performs chart review prior to clinic visit to obtain historical data. 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. b. Acts as a resource and preceptor for Medical Assistants. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Grade 1750 Position Salary 49545.60 Annual Minimum Salary 23.820 Annual Mid Range Salary 24.320 Annual Maximum Salary 25.050 Standard Hours 40.00 Union Description Teamsters, Local 97 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility PERS
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; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. 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. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Medical Service Assistant for NJMS- Infectious Disease Practice. 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. Demonstrates competency in all skills related to the performance of patient care. Will also assist with receptionist, telephone, and filing duties. The individual displays responsible behaviors, communicates effectively to others and functions as a member of the healthcare team. Maintains an inventory of examination/procedure room supplies, assists in the organization of efficient patient flow, and organizes the clinic environment to assure patient safety. Demonstrates problem-solving skills as they relate to patient care activities, provides guidance for and acts as a role model for medical assistants in the clinical area.
Among the key duties of this position are the following: Under clinical supervision, performs delegated procedures common to the specialty area in a safe, effective, and efficient manner according to clinical practice policy and procedures. b. Performs telephone and in-person screenings. Obtains and records patient’s vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, weight, and height. Reports screening findings to practitioner, and records on appropriate documentation forms in a timely manner. Obtains additional data from patient and significant other based on initial data collection. Performs chart review prior to clinic visit to obtain historical data. 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. b. Acts as a resource and preceptor for Medical Assistants. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Grade 1750 Position Salary 49545.60 Annual Minimum Salary 23.820 Annual Mid Range Salary 24.320 Annual Maximum Salary 25.050 Standard Hours 40.00 Union Description Teamsters, Local 97 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility PERS
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