FT Medical Assistant - Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics - Full Time

Virtua; Hammonton (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Virtua in Hammonton, NJ is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical providers by obtaining vital signs, documenting medical history, and preparing patients for examinations.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, vaccine administration, and basic diagnostic tests under physician supervision, with front desk duties as needed. HS diploma + MA program graduate required; BLS certification often needed.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of similar job experience in a medical office preferred.
• HS diploma or equivalent required; graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and chief complaint, and prepares exam room.
• Performs phlebotomy and collects specimens; administers vaccines and completes required documentation.
• Screens and directs patient calls; contacts patients regarding prescriptions and testing results.
• Performs daily regulatory testing and ensures clinical equipment is accurate and compliant.
• Maintains clinical supplies at the facility; may perform front desk duties including scheduling.

Skills

Medical office experience

0-2 years

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program graduate

Job description

Location:

Hammonton - 75 S. White Horse Pike
Somers Point - 547 New Road

Remote Type:

On-Site

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

40

Job Information:

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. In the state of DE, certification is required within 1 year of hire.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

• Current certification/registration as a Medical Assistant.
• BLS Certification required.

Hourly Rate:

$19.54 - $29.20

The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits:

• medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance
• health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement)
• paid time off
• paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• short-term disability and optional long-term disability
• colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• tuition assistance
• employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.