Office Assistant - Primary Care

Virtua; Medford Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua Health in Medford Lakes, NJ seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinical staff by collecting vital signs, patient history, and chief complaints, and by assisting with examinations under physician supervision.

The role includes phlebotomy, vaccines, diagnostic tests (EKG, pulmonary function), patient call screening, and daily regulatory testing with thorough documentation. Front desk duties and clinical supply management are also part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of similar medical office experience preferred.
• HS diploma or equivalent; graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current Medical Assistant certification/registration; BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam by obtaining and documenting vital signs, chief complaint, and preparing the patient for provider exam.
• Performs phlebotomy and obtains specimens; administers vaccines; completes required documentation; performs diagnostic tests (EKG, pulmonary function) under physician supervision.
• Screens and directs patient calls per established protocol; informs patients about prescriptions and testing results under supervision.
• Performs daily regulatory testing and documents to ensure clinical equipment is accurate and compliant.
• Maintains par level of clinical supplies for the facility.
• Performs front desk duties such as registering patients, billing, and appointment scheduling.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Vaccinations

EKG

Pulmonary Function

Clinical documentation

Front desk duties

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program graduate

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.

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.