Medical Assistant - Practice

Virtua Health; Mansfield Township (NJ); On-site; USD 26,174 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) / 403(b) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Virtua Health in New Jersey is seeking a Medical Assistant who will prepare patients for exams, document vital signs, and support clinicians under supervision.

Responsibilities include drawing blood, administering vaccines, handling front desk tasks, and maintaining supplies; certification and BLS required; 0–2 years experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of similar medical office experience.
• HS diploma or equivalent; graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current Medical Assistant certification and BLS certification.
• In DE, certification required within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam by obtaining and documenting vital signs and chief complaint, and prepares 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 under physician supervision.
• Screen and direct patient calls according to established protocol; contacts patients regarding prescriptions and testing results as directed and under physician supervision.
• Performs daily regulatory testing as required and documents accordingly to ensure 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.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Medical assistance

Patient care

Education

High school diploma

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 prepares 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 and pulmonary function as directed and under physician supervision.
• Screen and direct patient calls according to established protocol; contacts patients regarding prescriptions and testing results as directed and under physician supervision.
• Performs daily regulatory testing as required and documents accordingly to ensure 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 / Experience Required

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 or registration as a Medical Assistant. In the state of DE, certification is required within one year of hire. BLS certification required.

Salary

$19.54–$29.20 hourly.

Benefits

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time colleagues, including 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 and optional long‑term disability; colleague and dependent life insurance; 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.