Medical Assistant - Camden

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

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical staff by taking vital signs, recording medical history, and assisting with patient examinations for a variety of services in our Camden, NJ facility.

The position requires HS diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, and current MA certification with BLS. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, vaccines, basic testing, patient communication, and light front desk duties as needed.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of similar job experience in a medical office preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or Virtua Health Medical Assistant Program.
• Current certification/registration as a Medical Assistant; BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam by obtaining and documenting vital signs, chief complaint, and preparing patient for provider exam.
• Performs phlebotomy and obtains specimens for processing; administers vaccines and documents accordingly.
• Performs diagnostic tests such as EKG and Pulmonary Function tests under physician supervision.
• Screens and directs patient calls; informs patients about prescriptions and testing results under physician supervision.
• Performs daily regulatory testing and ensures clinical equipment is accurate and compliant.
• Maintains par level of clinical supplies and may perform front desk duties including registering patients, billing, and scheduling.

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

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

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.

Salary:

$19.54 - $29.20 Hourly

Benefits:

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: 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, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.