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Rutgers The State University Medical Services Assistant (Mental Health) in Newark, New Jersey

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Recruitment/Posting Title Medical Services Assistant (Mental Health)
Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient Services
Department NJMS-Family Medicine
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 the Department of Family Medicine within the New Jersey Medical School.Under the direction of the Student Health Services Director, Medical Services Assistant will support the Mental Health services at Student Health, ensure the flow of patients, to manage blood-borne exposures, to perform the duties of a phlebotomist, provide the prompt collection and processing of specimens for the reference laboratories.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA Nonexempt
Grade 1750
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 23.820
Annual Mid Range Salary 24.320
Annual Maximum Salary 25.050
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description Teamsters, Local 97
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility PERS
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
Certifications/Licenses
* Applicants must be certified as a Medical Assistant through one of the following certifying boards: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), registration from the American Medical Technologists (AMT), certification from National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or equivalent.
* Certification in phlebotomy, CPR and EKG.
* Candidates without EKG certification may apply (certification must be obtained within one (1) year).
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Must have attained a satisfactory level of comprehension and experience in the administration of intramuscular and subcutaneous injection techniques.
* Applicants must be able to take temperatures, pulse, blood pressures and other simple procedures where indicated.

Preferred Qualifications
* Completion of an accredited program in medical assisting or its equivalent plus at least one (1) year of related experience in amedical/clinical office setting.
Equipment Utilized
Medical office with patient flow, computers, and printers. Exposure to blood borne pathogens that requires use of personal protective equipment.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
* Position requires standing 1/3 of the time walking 1/3 of the time, sitting 1/3 of the time.
* Position requires lifting up to ten (10) lbs
Special Conditions
Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST0124
Posting Open Date 01/19/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS)
City Newark
State NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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