Medical Assistant (MA) Per Diem

Virtua Health; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) / 403(b)

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Medical Group is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to join our Lippincott Drive site in New Jersey. The role supports clinical providers by obtaining vital signs, medical history, and preparing exam rooms, with phlebotomy and vaccines as directed.

Responsibilities include patient call screening, coordinating prescriptions, and routine regulatory testing to ensure equipment compliance. The position includes front-desk duties such as scheduling and billing support.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of similar medical office experience preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required/preferred.
• Current certification/registration as a Medical Assistant is required; BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam by obtaining and documenting vital signs, chief complaint, and preparing exam room.
• Performs phlebotomy and vaccines; conducts diagnostic tests (EKG, PFT) under physician supervision.
• Screens and directs patient calls; communicates prescriptions and test results under physician supervision.
• Performs daily regulatory testing to ensure clinical equipment accuracy and compliance.
• Maintains par level of clinical supplies for the facility.
• Performs front desk duties including patient registration, billing, and appointment scheduling.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vaccines

BLS Certification

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Current Medical Assistant certification

BLS Certification

Tools

Medical software or EMR

Job description

Job Information

Location: Lippincott - 301 Lippincott Drive Remote Type: On-Site Employment Type: Employee Employment Classification: Per Diem Time Type: Part time Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Total Weekly Hours: 0 Additional Locations: 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

Hourly Rate

$25.00

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. For more benefits information click here.

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