Per Diem Medical Assistant - Podiatry, Camden - Bilingual preferred!

Virtua; Whitman Park (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k)/403(b)

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua is seeking a Medical Assistant for an on-site, part-time/per diem position at Camden - 1000 Atlantic Avenue. The role involves preparing patients for exams, obtaining vitals, performing phlebotomy, vaccines, and coordinating tests under physician supervision.

Ideal candidates have a HS diploma, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, current MA certification, and BLS. Perks include a comprehensive benefits package and competitive hourly pay.

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 is required; BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam by obtaining and documenting vital signs and chief complaint; prepares exam room.
• Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection; administers vaccines and documents procedures.
• Screens and directs patient calls per protocol; contacts patients regarding prescriptions and test results under physician supervision.
• Performs daily regulatory testing and ensures clinical equipment is accurate and compliant.
• Maintains par level of clinical supplies for the facility.
• Performs front desk duties including patient registration, billing, and appointment scheduling.

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Location: Camden - 1000 Atlantic Avenue

Remote Type: On-Site

Employment Type: Employee

Employment Classification: Per Diem

Time Type: Part time

Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours: 0

Summary

Prepares patient and assists clinical provider with patient examination by obtaining and documenting vital signs, past medical history, social history and chief complaint.

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: $25.00Virtua 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.

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