Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Phlebotomy (Full-Time)

Virtua; Somers Point (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) / 403(b)

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Virtua Health in Somers Point, NJ is hiring a Medical Assistant to support clinical providers by obtaining vital signs, medical history, and chief complaints, and to assist with patient examinations.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, vaccines, basic tests (EKG, pulmonary function), front desk duties, scheduling, and maintaining supplies, with supervision by physicians. Requires 0-2 years in medical office and Graduation from a Medical Assistant program; DE certification within 1 year, and BLS.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of similar job experience in a medical office preferred.

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

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vaccination

Vital signs

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program

Job description

Virtua Health in Somers Point, NJ is hiring a Medical Assistant to support clinical providers by obtaining vital signs, medical history, and chief complaints, and to assist with patient examinations.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, vaccines, basic tests (EKG, pulmonary function), front desk duties, scheduling, and maintaining supplies, with supervision by physicians. Requires 0-2 years in medical office and Graduation from a Medical Assistant program; DE certification within 1 year, and BLS.