PT Medical Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/prescription insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical providers in patient examinations. You will obtain vital signs, collect history, assist with exams, and prepare the exam room under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, vaccine administration, EKGs, and routine tests, plus front desk duties and appointment scheduling. Certification in Medical Assisting and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of similar job experience in a medical office preferred.
• Phlebotomy and specimen collection experience a plus.
• Experience with patient intake, vital signs, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam by obtaining and documenting vital signs and chief complaint.
• Performs phlebotomy and specimens collection; administers vaccines and documents.
• Performs EKG and diagnostic tests as directed under physician supervision.
• Screens and directs patient calls; communicates prescriptions and test results as directed.
• Maintains clinical supplies and performs front desk duties as needed (registration, billing, scheduling).
• Ensures regulatory testing and equipment accuracy and compliance.

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.

Salary:

$19.54 - $29.20 Hourly

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.