Medical Assistant - OBGYN

Virtua Health; Westampton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical/prescription insurance

dental and vision insurance

401(k)

paid time off

paid sick leave

short-term disability

long-term disability (optional)

life insurance

AD&D insurance

tuition assistance

employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in New Jersey seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient examinations by taking vital signs, documenting medical history and chief complaints, and preparing exam rooms as needed.

The role includes phlebotomy, vaccines, basic diagnostic tests under physician supervision, plus front desk duties and supply management. Requires HS diploma, MA program completion, current MA certification, and BLS certification. One evening per week is required.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of similar job experience in a medical office preferred.
• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Current certification/registration as a Medical Assistant.
• BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and chief complaint and prepares exam room as required.
• Performs phlebotomy and collects specimens; administers vaccines and conducts diagnostic tests under physician supervision.
• Screens and directs patient calls; communicates prescriptions and test results per physician guidance.
• Performs daily regulatory testing and maintains accurate equipment documentation.
• Maintains clinical supplies inventory for the facility.
• Performs front desk duties including patient registration, billing, and appointment scheduling.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Clinical documentation

Customer service

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or Virtua Health Medical Assistant Program

Job description

One evening per week required. Hours vary.

Prepares patient and assists clinical provider with patient examination by obtaining and documenting vital signs, past medical history, social history and chief complaint.

Summary

One evening per week required. Hours vary.

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.

Salary:

$19.54 - $29.20 Hourly

Benefits:

• medical/prescription insurance
• 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
• optional long-term disability
• colleague and dependent life insurance
• supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• tuition assistance
• an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions
• Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.