Medical Assistant (MA) - Cardiology

Virtua Health; Moorestown Township (NJ); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Résumé du poste

Virtua Health in New Jersey is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians by obtaining vital signs, medical history, and chief complaints, and to prepare patients for exams. The role includes phlebotomy, vaccines, and simple in-office tests under physician supervision.

Responsibilities also cover patient communication, screening calls, basic front-desk tasks, and maintaining clinical supplies, all while ensuring compliance with certification requirements.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of similar job experience in a medical office preferred.
• HS diploma or equivalent required, plus MA program graduation.
• Current Medical Assistant certification/registration required; DE state certification within 1 year may apply.
• BLS certification required.

Responsabilités

• Prepares patient for exam by obtaining and documenting vital signs and chief complaint.
• Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection; administers vaccines and required documentation.
• Conducts tests (EKG, PFT, etc.) under physician supervision.
• Screens calls and communicates prescriptions/test results per protocol.
• Performs daily regulatory testing and ensures equipment accuracy and compliance.
• Maintains clinical supplies and supports front desk duties as needed (registration, scheduling, billing).

Connaissances

Patient interaction

Documentation

Formation

HS diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Medical Assistant certification

BLS Certification

Description du poste

Summary

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

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

• 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
• an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.
• Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.