Medical Assistant (MA) - Cardiology

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

Job summary

Virtua in Moorestown, NJ seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient exams, collect vital signs, and document history under physician supervision. The role includes phlebotomy, vaccines, and occasional front desk duties.

The ideal candidate has 0–2 years in a medical office, HS diploma or MA program completion, and relevant certifications (BLS required). In Delaware, state certification may be needed within 1 year of hire.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of medical office experience preferred.
• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current certification/registration as a Medical Assistant.
• BLS certification required.
• In DE, certification is required within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for exam by documenting vital signs and chief complaint; prep exam room.
• Perform phlebotomy and administer vaccines; complete required documentation; perform diagnostic tests under supervision.
• Screen and direct patient calls; inform patients about prescriptions and test results.
• Conduct daily regulatory testing and ensure clinical equipment accuracy.
• Maintain par levels of clinical supplies for the facility.
• Perform front desk duties such as patient registration, billing, and appointment scheduling.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vaccination administration

Patient care

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited 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.