Medical Assistant - Primary Care, Burlington

Virtua Medical Group, PA; New Jersey; On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua Medical Group, PA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical teams in Burlington. This role involves preparing patients for examinations, taking vital signs, and assisting with the physician's assessment.

You will perform phlebotomy, administer vaccines, and conduct diagnostic tests as directed, while ensuring accurate documentation and patient safety. Excellent patient interaction and teamwork are essential in this full-time, on-site position.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or Virtua Health Medical Assistant Program.
• Current certification/registration as a Medical Assistant; BLS certification required within hire window.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for exam by documenting vital signs and chief complaint and set up exam room.
• Perform phlebotomy, collect specimens, administer vaccines, and document procedures.
• Screen and direct patient calls; inform patients about prescriptions and test results per physician guidance.
• Perform daily regulatory testing and ensure clinical equipment accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain supplies and assist with front desk duties including registration, billing, and scheduling.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vaccines

Education

HS diploma

Medical Assistant program

Job description

Location

Burlington - 811 Sunset Rd

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

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.