Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Phlebotomy (On-Site)

Virtua; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 2,692,000 - 4,023,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua Health in Camden is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient exams by collecting vital signs, medical history, and chief complaints, and to prepare exam rooms for providers. You will perform phlebotomy, administer vaccines, and conduct tests like EKG under physician supervision.

The role requires a HS diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program; current MA certification and BLS are needed.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of similar job experience in a medical office preferred.
• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or Virtua Health Medical Assistant Program.
• Current certification/registration as a Medical Assistant; DE certification due within 1 year of hire.
• BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for examination by obtaining vital signs, chief complaint, and medical history; prepares exam room.
• Performs phlebotomy and collects specimens; administers vaccines and completes required documentation; conducts diagnostic tests (EKG, Pulmonary Function) under physician supervision.
• Screens and directs patient calls; informs patients about prescriptions and test results per physician guidance.
• Performs daily regulatory testing and ensures clinical equipment is accurate and compliant.
• Maintains par levels of clinical supplies for the facility.
• Performs front desk duties as needed (registering patients, billing, scheduling).

Skills

Medical Assistant

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vaccinations

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program graduate

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Virtua Health in Camden is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient exams by collecting vital signs, medical history, and chief complaints, and to prepare exam rooms for providers. You will perform phlebotomy, administer vaccines, and conduct tests like EKG under physician supervision.

The role requires a HS diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program; current MA certification and BLS are needed.