FT Medical Assistant - Primary Care

Virtua; Cinnaminson Township (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support exams by obtaining vital signs, medical history, and chief complaints, and to assist the clinician during visits.

The role includes phlebotomy, vaccine administration, and documentation, plus coordination of patient calls and testing results under physician supervision. It also covers routine regulatory checks and basic front desk tasks in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years medical office experience.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or Virtua Health Medical Assistant Program.
• Current certification/registration as a Medical Assistant. In DE, certification required within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and chief complaint, and prepping for provider exam.
• Performs phlebotomy and vaccine administration with required documentation.
• Handles patient calls per protocol and communicates results under physician supervision.
• Performs daily regulatory testing and maintains clinical supplies.
• Completes front desk duties such as patient registration, billing, and scheduling as directed.

Skills

Vital signs documentation

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vaccine administration

Patient communication

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Graduated Medical Assistant program

Tools

EHR software

Medical office software

Job description

Summary:

Prepares patient and assists clinical provider with patient examination by obtaining and documenting vital signs, past medical history, social history and chief complaint.

Performs various clinical tasks within the scope of their certification and under the supervision of the physician.

Position Responsibilities:

• Prepares patient for exam by obtaining and documenting vital signs, and chief complaint, and preparing patient for provider exam. Prepares exam room as required based on chief complaint.
• Performs 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.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

0-2 years of similar job experience in a medical office preferred.

Required Education:

HS diploma or equivalent.

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or Virtua Health Medical Assistant Program.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

Current certification/registration as a Medical Assistant. In the state of DE, certification is required within 1 year of hire.

BLS Certification required.