Medical Assistant - Practice

Virtua; Bordentown (NJ); On-site; USD 26,918 - 40,225; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/prescription insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua in Bordentown is looking for a dedicated Medical Assistant to assist clinical providers with patient examinations. Responsibilities include preparing patients, performing phlebotomy, administering vaccines, and conducting regulatory tests.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, current Medical Assistant certification, and experience in a medical office is preferred. Virtua provides a full benefits package including insurance, paid time off, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a medical office preferred.
• Current certification/registration as a Medical Assistant.
• BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and document vital signs and chief complaint.
• Perform phlebotomy and obtain specimens.
• Administer vaccines and conduct diagnostic tests.
• Manage patient calls and testing results.
• Conduct daily regulatory testing.
• Perform front desk duties including registration.

Skills

Patient care

Phlebotomy

Communication

Front desk duties

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

Clinical equipment

Electronic health records

Job description

Location

Mansfield - 3242 Rt 206, Bldg A, Suite 2

Remote Type

On-Site

Employment Type

Employee

Employment Classification

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Work Shift

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours

40

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

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

Required Education

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or Virtua Health Medical Assistant Program.

Training Certifications Licensure

• Current certification/registration as a Medical Assistant. In the state of DE, certification is required within 1 year of hire.
• BLS Certification required.

Hourly Rate

$19.54 - $29.20. The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

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.