Medical Assistant - Primary Care, Burlington

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Sick leave

Job summary

Virtua Health in New Jersey Burlington is seeking a Medical Assistant to prepare patients for examinations, obtain vital signs and chief complaints, and document medical history under physician supervision. Duties include phlebotomy, vaccine administration, EKGs, basic diagnostic tests, and front desk tasks such as scheduling and billing as directed.

Qualified candidates will have HS diploma, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, MA certification, and BLS; 0–2 years medical

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of similar job experience in a medical office preferred.
• HS diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam by obtaining and documenting vital signs, chief complaint, and preparing patient for provider exam.
• Performs phlebotomy and obtains specimens for processing; administers vaccines and completes required documentation; performs diagnostic tests such as EKG and Pulmonary Function under physician supervision.
• Screens and directs patient calls and contacts patients regarding prescriptions and testing results as directed by the physician.
• Performs daily regulatory testing to ensure clinical equipment is accurate and compliant.
• Maintains par level of clinical supplies for the facility.
• Performs front desk duties including registering patients, billing, and appointment scheduling.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vaccines

Vital signs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

None

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.