Medical Assistant (MA) - Primary Care

Virtua; Lumberton Township (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Virtua Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical teams by preparing patients, taking vital signs, documenting medical history and chief complaints, and assisting during examinations.

Under physician supervision, you will perform phlebotomy, vaccines, diagnostic tests, manage calls, scheduling, and front desk duties, ensuring accurate records and regulatory compliance.

A HS diploma and MA program graduate, with BLS, is required; 0-2 years of experience preferred.

Qualifikationen

• HS diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or Virtua Health Medical Assistant Program.
• Current certification/registration as a Medical Assistant.
• BLS Certification required.
• In the state of DE, certification is required within 1 year of hire.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Patient interaction

Clinical support

Ausbildung

HS diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program

Virtua Health Medical Assistant Program

Certification as Medical Assistant

BLS Certification

Jobbeschreibung

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.