Medical Assistant: Patient Care, Phlebotomy & Front Desk

Virtua Health; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off and sick leave

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in Dover, DE is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians by preparing patients, recording vitals, and documenting medical history for visits.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, vaccine administration, EKG and pulmonary function tests under physician supervision, and occasional front-desk duties. A HS diploma or equivalent and MA program graduation, plus current MA certification with BLS, are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam by obtaining and documenting vital signs, and chief complaint, and preparing patient for provider exam.
• 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.

Skills

Medical Assistant experience

Clinical documentation

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Virtua Health in Dover, DE is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians by preparing patients, recording vitals, and documenting medical history for visits.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, vaccine administration, EKG and pulmonary function tests under physician supervision, and occasional front-desk duties. A HS diploma or equivalent and MA program graduation, plus current MA certification with BLS, are required.