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 Services Assistant for NJMS-Infectious Disease Practice Division.

The Medical Services Assistant (MSA) provides 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. The individual displays responsible behaviors, communicates effectively to others and functions as a healthcare team member. Demonstrates problem-solving skills related 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 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. 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. Acts as a resource and preceptor for Medical Assistants Schedules patient appointments including outside physicians and hospital/ancillary services. Assist with receptionist, telephone, and filing duties. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Grade 175 Position Salary 24.60/hour Annual Minimum Salary 49545.60 Annual Mid Range Salary 50585.60 Annual Maximum Salary 52104.00 Standard Hours 40.00 Union Description Teamsters 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