Medical Assistant - OBGYN Practice

Virtua Health; Voorhees Township (NJ); Sur place; USD 27 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Virtua Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient exams by documenting vital signs, medical history, and chief complaints. The role includes preparing exam rooms, assisting clinicians under physician supervision, and handling front desk duties as needed.

The position requires a HS diploma and completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, plus current MA certification and BLS. Prior experience in a medical office is preferred, with responsibilities spanning phlebotomy,

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Prepares patient for exam by obtaining and documenting vital signs, chief complaint, and preparing patient for provider exam.
• Performs phlebotomy and specimens; administers vaccines and completes required documentation; conducts diagnostic tests under physician supervision.
• Screens and directs patient calls; contacts patients regarding prescriptions and results under physician supervision.
• Performs daily regulatory testing to ensure clinical equipment is accurate and compliant.
• Maintains par level of clinical supplies for the facility.
• Performs front desk duties such as registering patients, billing, and appointment scheduling.

Connaissances

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Vaccination administration

EKG

Formation

HS diploma

Medical Assistant program

Description du poste

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.