Medical Assistant - Primary Care

virtua; Bordentown (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

403(b) / 401(k)

Job summary

Virtua Health in Bordentown, NJ seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinical teams in daily patient care. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, phlebotomy, assisting with vaccines, performing basic tests, and helping with front desk duties under physician supervision.

Minimum HS diploma or equivalent; graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or Virtua Health MA program is preferred. Current certification/registration as a Medical Assistant and BLS are required; 0–2 years

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of medical office experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy, vaccines, EKG and related clinical tasks.
• Front desk duties and basic documentation under physician supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and chief complaint.
• Performs phlebotomy and vaccines; conducts tests as directed.
• Screens and directs patient calls and handles prescription/testing communications.
• Maintains clinical supplies and conducts basic regulatory testing as required.
• Performs front desk duties including registration and scheduling.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vaccinations

Vital signs

Patient interaction

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program graduate

Job description

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason - to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between - we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.

If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations , we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program , telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location

Bordentown - 6500 K Johnson Blvd

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

Job Information

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

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

• 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.