St. Joseph’s Healthcare System is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.

Job Overview

Under general supervision and according to established procedures, provides basic medical assistance to physicians/providers and nurses by providing basic preparation of patients according to area specific Policy and Procedures including but not limited to vital signs, procedure assistance, lab sample collection, chart preparation, maintenance of charts, and answering phones.   Assists patients as needed.  Utilizes department specific computer systems for entry and retrieval of patient data.

Work requires a High School diploma or equivalent and less than one year of previous work related experience plus three to six months of on the job training and orientation.  Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting program.  Bilingual preferred.