Medical Assistant (MA) Per Diem

Virtua; Marlton (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical staff by collecting vital signs, patient history, and preparing patients for examination.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, vaccines, diagnostic tests, patient communication, and front desk tasks. Requires 1–3 years in a medical office, HS diploma, MA program, and MA certification with BLS.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of similar job experience in a medical office preferred.
• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current certification/registration as a Medical Assistant.
• BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam by obtaining and documenting vital signs and chief complaint; prepares exam room.
• Performs phlebotomy and obtains specimens; administers vaccines and completes required documentation.
• Performs diagnostic tests such as EKG and pulmonary function tests under physician supervision.
• Screens and directs patient calls; contacts patients regarding prescriptions and testing results.
• Performs front desk duties including patient registration, billing, and appointment scheduling.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vaccinations

Front desk coordination

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

1-3 years of similar job experience in a medical office preferred.

Required Education

HS diploma or equivalent.

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Training/Certifications/Licensure

Current certification/registration as a Medical Assistant.

BLS Certification