Medical Assistant (MA) - VMG Dover, Delaware Surgery

Virtua Health; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 27,552 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical providers with patient examinations, document vital signs and histories, and prepare exam rooms. The role includes performing phlebotomy, vaccines, and supervised diagnostic tests.

The position requires 1–3 years of medical office experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and current MA certification with BLS. Opportunities include comprehensive benefits and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of medical office experience preferred.
• HS diploma or equivalent with completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current Medical Assistant certification and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for exam by recording vital signs and chief complaint and readying the exam room.
• Perform phlebotomy, administer vaccines, and document procedures under physician supervision.
• Screen and route patient calls; inform patients about prescriptions and test results.
• Conduct regulatory testing and ensure clinical equipment accuracy.
• Maintain clinical supply par levels for the facility.
• Assist front desk with patient registration, billing, and appointment scheduling.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Vaccine administration

Patient documentation

Clinical assistance

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

EKG equipment

Pulmonary Function tests

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.

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 required.

Salary

$19.54 - $29.20 Hourly

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.