Medical Assistant - Per Diem

Virtua Health; Marlton (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Sick leave

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Virtua Health in Marlton, NJ, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical providers during patient exams by collecting vital signs, reviewing history, and documenting chief complaints. This role requires accuracy and collaboration in a busy outpatient setting.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, specimen collection, vaccine administration, arranging EKGs and pulmonary function tests under physician supervision, patient call screening, and basic front desk duties.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of similar medical office experience preferred.
• HS diploma or equivalent; graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current certification/registration as a Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for exam by obtaining and documenting vital signs and chief complaint and setting up the exam room.
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection; administer vaccines and complete required documentation.
• Conduct diagnostic tests such as EKG and Pulmonary Function tests under physician supervision.
• Screen and direct patient calls per established protocol and relay results and prescriptions as directed.
• Perform daily regulatory testing and document compliance for clinical equipment.
• Maintain par levels of clinical supplies and assist with front desk duties (registration, billing, scheduling).

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Vaccinations

Clinical documentation

Patient communication

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

EKG

Pulmonary Function tests

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.

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.

Salary: $25.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Benefits: Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.