Medical Assistant - Primary Care

Virtua Health; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

403(b) retirement savings

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical providers with patient examinations, including documenting vital signs, medical history, social history, and chief complaint.

The role performs phlebotomy, vaccines, and point-of-care testing under physician supervision, while also handling front desk tasks such as patient registration, scheduling, and basic billing. Strong organizational skills and attention to accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or Virtua Health MA program.
• Current Medical Assistant certification; in the state of DE, certification required within 1 year of hire.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam by obtaining and documenting vital signs and chief complaint.
• Performs phlebotomy and collects specimens; administers vaccines under physician supervision.
• Conducts diagnostic tests such as EKG and pulmonary function per protocol.
• Screens calls and communicates prescriptions and test results under physician guidance.
• Maintains regulatory testing and ensures equipment accuracy and compliance.
• Performs front desk duties including patient registration, billing and appointment scheduling.

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or Virtua Health Medical Assistant Program

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

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.

Salary: $19.54 - $29.20 Hourly

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
• an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.