Medical Assistant - Primary Care: Hands-on Clinic Support

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

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