Certified Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Clinic Support

Virtua Health; Hammonton (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Virtua Health in Hammonton, New Jersey, is hiring a Medical Assistant to prepare patients and assist clinical providers during examinations. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, collecting history, performing phlebotomy, vaccines, EKGs, and other tests under physician supervision.

The position also involves coordinating calls, handling prescription inquiries, and managing front desk duties while ensuring regulatory testing and equipment readiness. Certification and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of similar job experience in a medical office preferred.
• Current certification/registration as a Medical Assistant.
• BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam by obtaining and documenting vital signs, and chief complaint, and preparing patient for provider exam.
• Preforms phlebotomy and obtains specimens for processing. Administers vaccines and completes required documentation.
• Performs diagnostic tests such as EKG, Pulmonary Function, etc. as directed and under the supervision of the physician.
• Screens and directs patient calls according to established protocol. Contacts patients regarding prescriptions and testing results as directed by and under the supervision of the physician.
• Performs daily regulatory testing as required and documents accordingly, to ensure that clinical equipment is accurate and compliant.
• Maintains par level of clinical supplies for facility.
• Performs front desk duties as directed which may include registering patients, billing, and appointment scheduling.

Skills

Medical office experience

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Accredited Medical Assistant program graduate

Job description

Virtua Health in Hammonton, New Jersey, is hiring a Medical Assistant to prepare patients and assist clinical providers during examinations. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, collecting history, performing phlebotomy, vaccines, EKGs, and other tests under physician supervision.

The position also involves coordinating calls, handling prescription inquiries, and managing front desk duties while ensuring regulatory testing and equipment readiness. Certification and BLS are required.