Medical Assistant Student Health Center (Temporary)

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.
• The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.
• Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.
• In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.

Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of University Health Services, the Student Health Center Medical Assistant is responsible for providing direct patient care in accordance with the Student Health Center’s standards. The Medical Assistant will work alongside our team members to assist with both administrative and clinical duties.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for maintaining patient flow. Monitor for patient’s arrival, accompany and/or assist patients into the exam room.

• Obtain patient vital signs and transcribe to patient medical record in a timely fashion. Report abnormal vital signs to APN immediately.

• Perform a variety of diagnostic CLIA waived point of care testing.

• Collect and process lab specimens.

• Maintain point of care testing logs

• Assist healthcare providers during examinations and procedures as needed.

• Perform venipuncture procedure in accordance with clinical standards.

• Restock, clean and prepare medical exam rooms and lab.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Management retains the right to change or add job duties at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

REQUIRED:  

• Completion of a formal medical assistant training program (NHA, NCCT, AMT, AAMA, NCMA, AMCA, AECA, or NAHP)

• Current CPR/AED certification

• High school diploma

PREFERRED: 

• 6 months experience in a primary care setting preferred

• Experience working with young adults and diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ patients

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY
Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.

Salary Range

$20.00-$23.00 Hourly

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/benefits/   

Montclair State University considers factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s relevant work experience, education, skills, and internal equity, when extending an offer.

Salary offers for internal employees who are part of a collective bargaining unit (CBU) and are applying to a position that is within a CBU will be determined in accordance with contractual provisions. 

Department

Health Center (Temporary)

Position Type

Hourly - Temporary

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu.

Inclusion Statement

Montclair State University values access and educational excellence. We are committed to an environment of diverse perspectives which ensures that graduates will be civically engaged, committed to democracy, and prepared to thrive as global citizens. We foster a community that pro