Medical Assistant - Patient Care, Phlebotomy & Vaccines

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Virtua Health in Hammonton, NJ is seeking a Medical Assistant to prepare patients and assist the clinical provider with examinations by obtaining and documenting vital signs, past medical history, social history and chief complaint.

The role includes phlebotomy, vaccines, EKG and other diagnostic tests under physician supervision, plus handling call screens, prescription follow‑ups, daily equipment testing, supply management and front desk duties such as registration and scheduling.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• In the state of DE, certification is required within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam by obtaining and documenting vital signs, chief complaint, and preparing patient for provider exam.
• Performs phlebotomy and obtains specimens; administers vaccines and completes required documentation; performs diagnostic tests (EKG, PFT) as directed under physician supervision.
• Screens and directs patient calls according to established protocol; contacts patients regarding prescriptions and testing results as directed by the physician.
• 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.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vaccinations

Medical terminology

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Graduate of MA program

Job description

Virtua Health in Hammonton, NJ is seeking a Medical Assistant to prepare patients and assist the clinical provider with examinations by obtaining and documenting vital signs, past medical history, social history and chief complaint.

The role includes phlebotomy, vaccines, EKG and other diagnostic tests under physician supervision, plus handling call screens, prescription follow‑ups, daily equipment testing, supply management and front desk duties such as registration and scheduling.