CMA Per Diem
Cooper University Health Care

CLINICAL PRACTICE SPECIALIST- MEDICAL ASSISTANT

About us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs.  Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.


Short Description

Responsible for performing a variety of duties in various ambulatory settings, including primary, multi-specialty, specialty practices. May be involved in both the clinical and administrative areas including assisting providers with patient care, and handling clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinical services. Maintains working knowledge of regulatory standards and is accountable to sustain these standards in daily operations. Clinical direction, oversight and competency review is provided by medical providers and ambulatory professional development team in coordination with office management.

A nonexempt position responsible for performing a variety of duties in various ambulatory settings, including primary, multi-specialty, specialty practices. 

 

May be involved in both the clinical and administrative areas including assisting providers with patient care, and handling clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. 

Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the  clinical services.

Maintains working knowledge of regulatory standards and is accountable to sustain these standards in daily operations.

Clinical direction, oversight and competency review is provided by medical providers and ambulatory professional development team in coordination with office management.

 


Experience Required

Minimum one year of recent healthcare experience preferred.

Preferred evidence of externship completed in a medical office. 

Electrocardiogram (EKG), vital signs, venipuncture, capillary, and injection experience. 

Electronic health record experience preferred. 

Excellent organizational, written/verbal communication and teamwork skills. 

Outstanding patient experience 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

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