Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics - Medical Assistant - Full Time

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

Job summary

Virtua Health in Somers Point, NJ requires a Medical Assistant to support patient examinations by obtaining vital signs, documenting medical and social history, and assisting the physician during visits.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, vaccines, EKGs, and clinical testing under physician supervision. The role also covers patient calls, front desk duties, and maintaining regulatory compliance in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Certification required within 1 year of hire in DE.
• Current certification/registration as a Medical Assistant.
• BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and chief complaint; prepares exam room.
• Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection; administers vaccines and completes required documentation.
• Performs diagnostic tests such as EKG and pulmonary function as directed and under physician supervision.
• Screens and directs patient calls per protocol; contacts patients about prescriptions and test results.
• Maintains clinical supplies par levels and performs front desk duties (registration, billing, scheduling).

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vaccination administration

Customer service

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Graduate of Medical Assistant program

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

Diagnostic testing tools

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.

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. In the state of DE, certification is required within 1 year of hire.

Training/Certifications/Licensure

Current certification/registration as a Medical Assistant.

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.