Medical Assistant: Front Desk & Patient Care

Virtua Health; Hammonton (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Virtua Health in Hammonton is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical providers by obtaining vital signs, medical history, and chief complaints, and to assist with examinations.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, vaccine administration, basic diagnostic tests (EKG, pulmonary function), patient call screening, and front desk duties such as scheduling. Per Diem, part-time, on-site.

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. In the state of DE, certification is required within 1 year of hire.
• HS diploma or equivalent.
• BLS Certification.

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.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vital signs

Vaccinations administration

Front desk duties

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

BLS Certification

Job description

Virtua Health in Hammonton is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical providers by obtaining vital signs, medical history, and chief complaints, and to assist with examinations.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, vaccine administration, basic diagnostic tests (EKG, pulmonary function), patient call screening, and front desk duties such as scheduling. Per Diem, part-time, on-site.