Medical Assistant - Per Diem

Virtua; Marlton (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua in Marlton, NJ is seeking a Medical Assistant to prepare patients for exams, document vital signs and chief complaints, and assist the clinical provider.

You will perform phlebotomy, vaccines, and diagnostic tests under physician supervision, manage patient calls, and ensure regulatory testing and equipment accuracy.

Requirements include HS diploma or equivalent, graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program, and current MA certification; 1–3 years’ experience preferred.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam by obtaining and documenting vital signs and chief complaint.
• Performs phlebotomy and vaccines; conducts diagnostic tests (EKG, etc.) under physician supervision.
• Screens and directs patient calls per protocol; informs patients about prescriptions and test results under physician supervision.
• Performs daily regulatory testing and documents to ensure equipment accuracy and compliance.
• Maintains par level of clinical supplies for the facility.
• Performs front desk duties including patient registration, billing, and appointment scheduling.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vaccines

Medical terminology

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

Medical Assistant certification

Job description

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.